Simulation Technician(S)

4 weeks ago


Red Deer, Canada Red Deer Polytechnic Full time

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Simulation Technician(s)**Position Summary**
- The School of Health and Wellness is expanding programs and currently seeking 3 permanent full-time Simulation Technicians to support the team.
- The Simulation Technician works collaboratively with the Lab staff in the School of Health and Wellness in preforming duties that will enhance student learning across programs with specialty in a simulation environment. The main purpose of this position is to assist the Simulation Lab Coordinator with day-to-day operations in a simulation environment while also assisting with school lab organizations and upkeep.**Position Responsibilities**
- Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Runs simulations and SIM events, including the technical and voice requirements to enhance student learning
- Sets-up simulation equipment and ensures the labs are ready for simulation learning experiences
- Creates moulage, creating realistic body fluids, scars, etc. to assist with student learning
- Understands principles of simulation learning and is familiar with all types of simulation, e.g. low to high fidelity
- Understands basic anatomy and physiology in order to run simulations accurately depending on what the students are doing
- Performs and/or recommends general cleaning in the labs
- Assists with the movement of lab equipment from one lab area to another
- Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment
- Participates in and contributes to a safe environment in the labs.
- Ensures a safe and healthy work and learning environment, complies with polytechnic health and safety policies, practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health & safety legislation and regulation

**Required Qualifications**
- Two (2) years of post-secondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent in a Health-related discipline
- Standard First Aid (including CPR), OHS, WHMIS
- One to two years of related work experience
- Technical and mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment
- Safety courses such as WHMIS and OHS are essential
- Ability to lift, bend and move heavy equipment essential
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Basic anatomy, vital signs knowledge required
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and ability to prioritize
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent in a Health related discipline
- General healthcare knowledge and healthcare terminology is an asset
- Experience of training in the art of moulage is an asset
- Healthcare background preferred

**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- $48,433 - $56,659 annually**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. *Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.**About Red Deer Polytechnic**
- Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,
- **Red Deer Polytechnic** (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.
- Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
- Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our
- **polytechnic community**.Posting Detail Information

**Competition Number**
- 2023-A-108**Employment Type**
- Permanent Full-Time**Number of Vacancies**
- 3**Desired Start Date**
- 08/16/2023**Position End Date (if term-certain)**

**FTE**
- 1.0**Hours of Work**
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week**Open Date**
- 07/31/2023**Close Date**

**Open Until Filled**
- Yes**Note to Applicant**
- ** **persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and per



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