Simulation Technician

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Has anyone ever been a Simulation Technician and knows whether it is clinical or not? Here is the description:

o Conducts pre-simulation activities: Sets up and tests simulation, audiovisual and relevant medical equipment specified in the course materials, places props and assists with moulage. Briefs facilitators and learners, obtains consent to record, ensures all members are signed-in.

o Executes simulation-based education: Records/streams simulation-based education, operates simulated patient vitals, manipulates simulated vitals based on learner actions and facilitator input, assists facilitator in monitoring learner actions. Performs ad-hoc troubleshooting, offers advice for scenario interventions.

o Completes post-simulation activities: Collaborates with faculty about learner performance, assists facilitator with video debrief, participates in event debrief offering recommendations for improvement. Prepares lab for next scenario or event. Collects consents, sign-in sheet, and scenario paperwork.

o Collaborates with team to improve processes: Provides professional, timely feedback to team members including standardized patients, colleagues and management about opportunities to reduce cost, alternative education strategies and process improvement initiatives.

o Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including but not limited to activities such as: cleaning tables, stocking gloves, paper towels, making beds, stocking linen, cleaning computer and clinical equipment.

o Participates in community outreach & tours: Assists with tours and demonstrations.

Thank you!
 
Sounds interesting but in my experience you would not be anywhere near a sick or injured person. Maybe I’m wrong but sim lab experiences are learning OP’s for med students, residents and attending to practice something.
 
Has anyone ever been a Simulation Technician and knows whether it is clinical or not? Here is the description:

o Conducts pre-simulation activities: Sets up and tests simulation, audiovisual and relevant medical equipment specified in the course materials, places props and assists with moulage. Briefs facilitators and learners, obtains consent to record, ensures all members are signed-in.

o Executes simulation-based education: Records/streams simulation-based education, operates simulated patient vitals, manipulates simulated vitals based on learner actions and facilitator input, assists facilitator in monitoring learner actions. Performs ad-hoc troubleshooting, offers advice for scenario interventions.

o Completes post-simulation activities: Collaborates with faculty about learner performance, assists facilitator with video debrief, participates in event debrief offering recommendations for improvement. Prepares lab for next scenario or event. Collects consents, sign-in sheet, and scenario paperwork.

o Collaborates with team to improve processes: Provides professional, timely feedback to team members including standardized patients, colleagues and management about opportunities to reduce cost, alternative education strategies and process improvement initiatives.

o Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including but not limited to activities such as: cleaning tables, stocking gloves, paper towels, making beds, stocking linen, cleaning computer and clinical equipment.

o Participates in community outreach & tours: Assists with tours and demonstrations.

Thank you!
I was a sim tech for two years. It's definitely not clinical experience. The sim lab I worked at was located at the school of medicine for my state school, far removed from the teaching hospital. There was zero interaction with patients. The sim lab is a learning experience for medical students and residents, and while it was definitely interesting and I learned a lot about medical procedures and anatomy, it is not clinical in the least.

That being said, it was an excellent place to network with attendings and I got several shadowing and research opportunities out of it.
 
Sounds interesting but in my experience you would not be anywhere near a sick or injured person. Maybe I’m wrong but sim lab experiences are learning OP’s for med students, residents and attending to practice something.
I was a sim tech for two years. It's definitely not clinical experience. The sim lab I worked at was located at the school of medicine for my state school, far removed from the teaching hospital. There was zero interaction with patients. The sim lab is a learning experience for medical students and residents, and while it was definitely interesting and I learned a lot about medical procedures and anatomy, it is not clinical in the least.

That being said, it was an excellent place to network with attendings and I got several shadowing and research opportunities out of it.
Thank you guys so much! It's clear that being a sim tech isn't clinical (which is what I am looking for) and so I will try to find another position. 🙂
 
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