Simulation and Skills Lab Technician

Simulation and Skills Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Simulation and Skills Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

College of Nursing

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 35879

Date posted: October 26, 2026

Job details

Simulation and Skills Lab Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Regular Continuing Part-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: No

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 17.50 hours/week

Salary: $23.13 to $33.29 per hour

Expected Start Date November 16, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Jeanne San Miguel - Jeanne.SanMiguel@umanitoba.ca

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline is required.
• Licensed Practice Nurse or other nursing training preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one year of directly related experience required, preferably in a hospital/medical setting.
• Experience using and maintaining nursing care equipment required, including ability to troubleshoot malfunction and perform minor repairs.
• Experience operating audio-visual equipment required.
• Experience with EPIC ordering system preferred.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and organization abilities.
• Excellent command of the English language - verbal and written - required.
• Must have a mature attitude with attention to detail and ability to complete assignments in the midst of distractions.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Moderate to heavy lifting required - maximum weight approximately 80 lbs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment used in nursing required.
• Microcomputer skills using Microsoft Office Suite of programs required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• No allergies to job-related materials.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of Learning Labs (Mannequins, VR Lab, and Skills Labs)

• Receives thorough training on each type of hi- and mid-fidelity mannequin and virtual reality (VR) hardware and software, including setup, programming, troubleshooting, changing parts, and terminal clean (terminal clean is listed under Part C ‘Cleaning’).
• Performs routine maintenance of mid- and high-fidelity mannequins and VR hardware used in CoN Learning Labs.
• Liaises with mannequin company regarding mannequin operation and needed repairs (communicate this with Learning Labs Coordinators and Manager).
• Maintains a record/documentation of this information (dates, issue, etc.).
• Programs mannequins according to the simulation-based experience (SBE) and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
• Organizes equipment for Labs prior to beginning of each academic term (this involves checking with Lab Leaders before the start of Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term for changes to ensure preparation is completed prior to start of term).
• Demonstrates equipment operations and procedures to Learning Labs staff, as required.
• Serves as a resource for the Simulation Operators relating to required supplies and mannequin function.
• Sets up bedside equipment and patient units in all Labs, e.g., intravenous and oxygen administration, catheterization, nasogastric intubation, suturing, etc. as needed.
• Fabricates and adapts medical and teaching equipment to simulate real life scenarios per instructors’ direction.
• Operates specialized medical/nursing equipment that requires theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Keeps up to date with safety policies (e.g., disposal of sharps), lab equipment techniques, and equipment changes.
• Participates in regular meetings with Learning Labs staff on SBE and OSCE cases to