Simulation Technician

Title: Simulation Technician

Application Review Date: 12/5/2025

Campus Location: Roanoke

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

The simulation technician assists with clinical simulation and provides technical support of the Clinical Simulation Center in the College of Nursing. Position requires broad knowledge of healthcare simulation, audiovisual, and computer technologies to maximize student learning and faculty ability to provide state-of-the-art simulation learning experiences. Responsible for the set-up, operation, schedule coordination, and maintenance of the simulation environment.
Perform maintenance and quality assurance testing of equipment. Assist CSC faculty and staff in troubleshooting computer and simulation equipment problems. Maintain inventory of disposable supplies.

Required Qualifications

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with vendors and quickly resolve technical problems with audio, video, computer, and simulator equipment. Demonstrate understanding of basic networking components. Ability to learn to program patient simulators using a vendor supplies software program. Self-directed and able to work autonomously as well as collaborate with a team. Demonstrates ability to analyze, prioritize, and solve predictable and unpredictable problems. Ability to effectively communicate and instruct faculty and staff in troubleshooting technical problems. The ideal candidate possesses training in a health-related field along with knowledge of computer technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Simulation experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. Healthcare simulation operations specialist certification (CHSOS) preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume and cover letter

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: 0730-1630

Employee Classification: Info Technology Specialist II

Department: Bingham Clinical Simulation Center

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Jodi Kushner

Department Contact Phone: 5408311786

Department Contact Email: jkushner@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.