At Houston Methodist, the Simulation Technician position is responsible for the assessment, planning, development, implementation, management, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of human patient simulation programs. This position will be responsible for identifying program needs and appropriate learning strategies, reviewing learning options, testing learning tools, debriefing teams, and evaluating program learning effectiveness. The Simulation Technician position works with are medical students, nursing students, allied health students, educational and training program leadership, and affiliated institutional representatives.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Five years of simulation technician experience
Experience with programming for standardized patient simulations
Familiarity with Laerdal and METI HPS

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

CHSE – Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (SSH) OR
CHSE-A – Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, Advanced (SSH) OR
CHSOS – Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (SSH)