Simulation Networking Technician

Position Information

Hiring Department: College of Nursing

Reports To: Clinical Associate Professor

Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site)

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. Flexibility is required for early hours, evenings, and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $55,000 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Position Summary

The Simulation Networking Technician provides technical support for networking, simulation equipment and software, managing hardware and software, and assisting with scenario development. Key responsibilities include setting up and maintaining networking, simulators, programming physiological changes, managing audiovisual equipment, performing technical maintenance and repair, and ensuring data integrity and safety protocols. These roles require a combination of IT, audio/visual, and healthcare-specific skills and knowledge.

Technical support and maintenance

• Provide technical support and maintenance for simulation technologies, including manikins, task trainers, and related equipment.
• Manage and install software and hardware upgrades.
• Perform on-site maintenance, such as cleaning, parts replacement, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct emergency repairs and maintain a record of all repairs.

Software and scenario management

• Assist/educate in programing software to simulate physiological changes and other medical scenarios.
• Assist with the creation, revision, and updating of clinical simulation activities and scenarios.
• Use/educate on software to run pre-programmed or spontaneous scenarios.
• Manage and archive video and audio files from simulation sessions.

Audiovisual and IT support

• Set up and operate audiovisual equipment for live streaming, video recording, and reviewing simulations.
• Manage and maintain IT assets, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Ensure data protection and the secure management of electronic data and programming.

Inventory and equipment management

• Manage inventories of simulation equipment and supplies, including IT assets.
• Receive, set up, and test new simulators and multimedia equipment.
• Assist with the scheduling and tracking of simulation activities.

Perform other duties as assigned by the director and the Dean of the School of Nursing

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor Degree in related field.

and

Experience: Three years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications: Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology preferred. Knowledge in programming languages C/C++ and Python.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.