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Posted: 05-Mar-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 500138
Job Summary:
The Simulation Technician is responsible for availability and maintenance of resources used in the Health Professions Learning Center (HPLC) for learning experiences. This includes, but is not limited to: preparation and breakdown of simulation and practice experiences; ordering, organization and distribution of supplies and equipment from storage areas; and participation in simulation scenarios.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment by stocking, restocking, and maintaining orderliness of supply rooms and HPLC areas. Transports needed supplies to appropriate areas.
2. Assembles supplies and equipment needed for learning experiences, such as set up and moulage of simulated patients, preparing supply and equipment carts for learning activities, preparing medications by making labels based on simulated patients' medication records and stocking in dispensing system.
3. Maintains a service-oriented, clean and well-organized learning environment. Cleans manikins, task trainers, and other equipment and fixtures. Changes linens at intervals and prepares for laundry vendor. Schedules laundry and bio-hazardous waste pick up.
4. Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
5. Monitors and maintains assets by inventorying supplies and equipment, including moulage supplies and accessories, to ensure availability to support learning activities. Keeps spreadsheets and inventory software up to date. Assists with purchasing and inventory management.
6. Follows manufacturer’s recommendation for simulator and equipment cleaning. Identifies and reports problems with either building, equipment, or supplies to Director.
7. Participates in simulation activities based on assigned role for simulation scenario.
8. Coordinates process of check out and return of HPLC equipment as requested by faculty and others.
9. Performs data entry into patient care technology, such as student names, simulated patients, and simulated medications.
10. Assists with tours and events in HPLC areas.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of related experience, such as patient care, lab assistance, inventory management.
Preferred Education & Experience:
• Associate or Bachelor degree
• Performance (acting) and/or experience in simulated/standardized patient (SP) role.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• Certified Nurse Aid or Emergency Medical Technician; Moulage Training
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of inventory and recordkeeping techniques.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of customer services techniques.
• Skill in basic keyboarding techniques.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and orally.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate in team meetings.
• Ability to use job related equipment.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
• Work is indoors and active and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• Ability to stand for 4 continuous hours a day.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This is an in-person, on-campus role.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
