At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.
That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Simulation Technician position today!
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Position Overview:
As aSimulation Technicianat Galen College of Nursing, you will support and enhance simulation experiences for all learners in collaboration with program faculty to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Set up, operate, store, maintain, update, and repair simulators, task trainers and other simulation equipment.
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Provide general support and troubleshooting for medical simulation equipment.
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Support Simulation Center users in the use of instructional media and equipment.
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Contribute to and maintain simulation equipment documentation.
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Demonstrate a general knowledge of adult learning theory.
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Support all aspects of the learning environment.
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Prepare the simulation environment to represent the clinical setting.
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Create moulage to model physiologic responses to the scenario events.
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Maintain stock control, ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained.
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Ensure preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and comply with health and safety regulations.
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Demonstrate working knowledge of a range of common audio-visual and IT hardware and software.
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Provide general technical support and troubleshooting for the audio-visual and IT system.
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Set up, operate, and store audiovisual and IT equipment.
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Demonstrate safe and effective operation of the audio-visual system and simulation equipment.
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Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education: Minimum of a technical diploma or associate degree from an accredited institution required.
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Experience: Affinity for a technical role (IT, A/V, Electronics/Computer building).
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Special Qualifications: Possess basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology or agree to enroll in course upon hire. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. Attention to detail and follow through.
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Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and lab minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as manikins, supplies, files, and books (75 pounds maximum).
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Degree of Supervision: Minimal.
Benefits
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:
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Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
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Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
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Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
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Consumer discounts through Abenity.
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
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Colleague recognition program.
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Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
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Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values
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Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
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Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
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Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
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Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
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Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.
Learn more about our vision and mission.
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Simulation Technician
Galen College of Nursing
