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Requirements

The School of Nursing at Georgetown University builds on a 120-year tradition of excellence in nursing education at the professional, advanced practice, and doctoral levels. Our on-campus and distance-based, online nursing programs emphasize research and scholarship, are grounded in a social justice framework, and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to nursing is infused with the Jesuit values of caring for the whole person — cura personalis — and serving the common good. 

The Senior Simulation Technician is an essential role in supporting the general mission, vision and strategic goals of the O’Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center of the Georgetown University School of Nursing. This position is necessary to support the director, manager and simulation technician of the nursing simulation center, as well as faculty and students at the School of Nursing. Using standards of best practice, this individual should collaborate with the team in order to deliver high quality simulation learning activities that are delivered across both undergraduate and graduate programming. The employee will be trained in operating the human patient simulators and performing other technical functions within the simulation center and may be required to attend training sessions that support this responsibility. The individual in this role must be flexible in their work hours, supporting students and faculty during weekends and evenings as needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide oversight of Simulation Technician and student interns, collaborating and supervising to ensure the following tasks are completed.

Facilitate the day-to-day tasks which must be performed to ensure safe and efficient operation of the clinical simulation center.

Oversee the operation and maintenance of the human patient simulators, set-up and break down simulated clinical rooms, and manage supply levels. 

Maintain access to the center during schedule simulations that occur on weekdays, weekends, and sometimes evening hours.

Act as the timekeeper and hour approval for federal work study students.

Work in collaboration with center manager to staff the center with FWS students, overseeing the annual student fit testing.

Oversee the evaluation and performance data collection that is gathered and used to improve and revise lab content and experiences.

Work Interactions

The individual in this position will work with a variety of people and roles. They will be a support person for the simulation center and will interact with both internal and external users. Strong independent communication skills are required. This role will positively impact the university by providing a higher level and quality of service to the users of the clinical simulation center. Interaction will be required with undergraduate and graduate nursing students and faculty, members of the community, work-study students assigned to the simulation center, and other GUSON staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

Basic knowledge of medical technologies and/or healthcare delivery

Minimum of either a four-year baccalaureate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience with a minimum of two years’ experience related to medical care, simulation, and/or technology

Excellent computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Simulation experience and simulation operations certification preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.