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Florida International University is hiring a Simulation Tech Coordinator - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine to set up, operate, and troubleshoot manikins, task trainers, and virtual and augmented reality simulation platforms for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. The coordinator runs live simulations, manages embedded AV cues and scenario flow, and collaborates with faculty on scenario preparation and case uploads. The role also recruits and trains per diem simulation technicians and coordinates Objective Structured Clinical Examinations and other simulation events.

Highlights

Recruits, hires, onboards, and trains per diem simulation technicians, student workers, and tech aids.
Sets up and operates manikins, task trainers, VR/AR platforms, physiologic monitoring systems, and scenario control software.
Provides technical support and maintenance for AV systems, vital monitors, and simulation equipment, coordinating with IT on connectivity, updates, and cybersecurity.
Coordinates Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and other simulation events, tours, and orientations.
Schedules simulation spaces, equipment, and staff, and produces usage reports for evaluation, accreditation, and budget planning.
Maintains inventory of simulation equipment and supplies, coordinating repairs, warranties, and vendor communication.
Develops and maintains technical manuals and trains faculty and staff on simulator operation.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of appropriate experience, or a Master's degree.
Offers an advertised salary of $38,000-$40,000.
Requires availability to report during university emergency closings such as hurricanes.

Simulation Tech Coordinator - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Full Description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Simulation Tech Coordinator to join our team of professionals.

Duties

Assists with recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training of per diem simulation technicians. Assists with development of guidelines, manuals and reference sheets to streamline and train personnel on simulation setup, breakdown, operation and troubleshooting. Supports onboarding and supervision of simulation technicians, student workers or tech aids.

Set up, operate, manikins and task trainers. Virtual and augmented reality platforms, physiologic monitoring systems, and scenario control software. Ensure equipment functionality and readiness prior to simulation sessions. Run live simulations, managing manikin physiology, embedded AV cues and scenario flow.

Collaborates with faculty and simulation educators in scenario preparation, case uploads, moulage, equipment and room staging and configuration.

Provides specialized technical support and maintenance for computer-based systems and their components, including AV systems, vital monitors, medical equipment, and simulation equipment. Collaborate with IT to ensure network connectivity, software updates, cybersecurity and hardware maintenance.

Audits, tests and ensures all equipment and systems operate efficiently in accordance with current specification requirements, staying apprised of periodic product information releases and updates.

Coordinates the implementation of assigned Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and other simulation events such as tours, orientation, and simulation activities as assigned.

Assist with scheduling of simulation spaces, equipment and staff, produce simulation usage reports and data to support evaluation, accreditation and budget planning.

Maintain inventory of simulation equipment, medical supplies, consumables, and replacement parts. Coordinate inventory organization, equipment repairs, warranties, upgrades, and vendor communication. Document maintenance logs and contributes to CQI processes.

Demonstrates and teaches technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and support staff. Instructs users in the use of system and networking technology through documentation, and other educational methods. Develops and maintains technical manuals that document hardware and software setup and describe process steps for different systems for reference and training.

Process equipment loan requests and other simulation request forms data and reports.

Performs related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Communicates with equipment vendors for maintenance and repair needs, including coordinating service requests, scheduling, and managing equipment pickup and return logistics.

Supports procurement activities in collaboration with the Technology Manager, including preparation and submission of shopping carts/purchase requests, monitoring supply usage trends, and contributing to the establishment of appropriate re-order thresholds to maintain operational readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree.

Desired Qualifications

Experience providing administrative and logistical simulation support in medical education.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$38,000-$40,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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