Posting Details
Position NumberT113Position TitleSimulation Assistant - T113DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment370100 - USA Simulation ProgramMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma and two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Simulation Program is seeking to hire a Simulation Assistant. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Supports the Simulation lab day-to-day operations reporting to the Simulation Director.
- Prepares simulation equipment and/or rooms for upcoming simulation and skills events to include but not limited to moving high-fidelity simulators, setting up task trainers and gathering/organizing supplies.
- Communicates with faculty and fellow simulation assistants to ensure proper set up of skills and simulations events.
- Works with faculty to ensure event information is complete and expectations for setup and implementation is achieved.
- Sets up trainers, equipment and supplies for simulation and skills events; assists with simulation scenarios by running high fidelity manikins.
- Operates manikins, audiovisual systems (Learning Space) and computers.
- Breaks down, restocks and correctly places equipment after events have concluded.
- Disinfects simulation equipment supplies.
- Transports linen laundering via in house washer and dryer.
- Proficient in Macintosh software applications, and Microsoft applications including: Microsoft Work, Excel, and PowerPoints as well as Internet and databases applications.
- Checks in students for skills and simulation events.
- Assists in timing of events scheduled.
- Organizes rooms, skills lab, trainer shelving and supply cabinets.
- Reports equipment repair needs to the clinical systems coordinator.
- Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty and prospective students.
- Applies moulage/special effects for scenarios.
- Helps facilitate simulation events at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University Hospital Simulation Labs.
- Moves and sets up trainers, equipment and supplies for simulation skills events as Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University Hospital labs.
- Performs safe disposal of sharps and suture supplies such as raw pigs feet.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date04/10/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking HoursVariesJob LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimePart TimeRegular or TemporaryTemporary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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