What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston’s Cizik School of Nursing is hiring for an Assistant Simulation Technician to join their team of professionals. The Assistant Sim Tech will be responsible for preset up, setup, breakdown, and clean-up of simulation labs, cleaning and maintenance of task trainers, manikins, and equipment, and setting up the technology needs for manikins. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Word and Excel.

 

Location: 6901 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Provide technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors and staff in use of simulation and medical equipment, as necessary.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Provide technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors and staff in use of simulation and medical equipment, as necessary. Conduct ongoing maintenance of all medical and simulation equipment, including cleaning, repairing, assuring that all equipment is maintained in good working order at all times. Set-up and take-down simulators, medical equipment, and supplies for all sessions. May participate in teaching-related activities. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and conduct routine inventory updates. . May obtain cadavers from the UT Human Structure facility, maintain records and transports to and from the laboratory and assist in preparing them.  Maintains the cleanliness of the facility and equipment and assists users of the facility during training sessions. Maintains current knowledge of simulation and medical equipment catalogs and operation manuals.  Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
 

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

Minimum Experience:

None required. 

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. 

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.