Provide technical assistance and oversee lab and simulation equipment, including : preparation, implementation, software installation and configuration, routine maintenance, programming, performance testing, certification and safety monitoring of full-body patient simulators (software and hardware).
Maintain other equipment and related multimedia peripherals including digital video recording systems.
Develop and maintain web materials to support lab and simulation center activities.
Provide A / V capture and delivery of simulation sessions and scenarios.
Develop inventory control practices and procedures to manage supply and inventory levels cost effectively.
Interact with medical equipment and pharmaceutical vendors to ensure goods and services meet medical training objectives.
Obtain bids and make purchasing decisions within delegated authority.
Maintain record keeping and ensure that standards are met.
Implement hardware and software updates.
Work with department and faculty to establish priorities and ensure timelines are met.
Demonstrate technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.
Provide summaries of operational expenses, equipment usage and equipment repairs.
Collect data and prepare summary reports to support research grants, commercial and special projects.
Participate in Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs as required by accreditation / approval standards and University protocols / policy.
Perform administrative duties including faxing, photocopying, report processing / filing, distributing results, booking lab and simulation centre time, data entry.
REPORTS TO
Director, Simulation Based Learning Centre
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Grade 12 plus an Associate Degree, 2 year diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years' related laboratory or field experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
WHMIS Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of Computer Programming, hardware and software applications (accounting or scheduling software), MS Office Suite, A / V expertise, Business Systems, or Accounting
Ability to work with sophisticated simulation software programs
Technical trouble-shooting skills
Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and persuasively with students, staff, faculty
Demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Demonstrated knowledge of budgets
WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time
Ability to lift weights in excess of 10kg
Travel required
The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.