Department:

Health Sciences Accreditation Position Category:

Staff Full Time Job Description The Simulation Technician provides high-level technical expertise and physical execution for all high-fidelity manikin-based and task-trainer simulation events at major campus hubs. This role ensures the flawless operation of simulation spaces, audio-visual technology, and medical equipment. In a matrixed shared-services deployment model, this position functions under a dual-reporting framework. While reporting administratively to the centralized Director of Simulation and SP Programming, the Technician operates under the direct functional, day-to-day programmatic supervision of the local Program Director (or designated program faculty) during the planning, dry-running, and execution of program-specific curricular events to satisfy programmatic staff adequacy and autonomy standards (e.g., ARC-PA Standards A2.11 and A2.12). Position Responsibility & Independent Judgment Statement The Simulation Technology Specialist operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of operational and educational significance to the university's academic programs. Key responsibilities demonstrating independent decision-making include:

Operational & Administrative Autonomy:

Independently evaluates multi-campus program needs to formulate and execute logistical strategy, resource allocation, and travel schedules without direct day-to-day oversight. Determines project priorities, work hours, and site deployment to ensure seamless program execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Logistics Design:

Serves as a primary operational liaison to program partners, advising academic leadership on logistics, exam flow design, and simulation space utilization to optimize educational outcomes.

Standardization & Policy Implementation:

Develops, implements, and enforces standardized operating procedures and safety protocols for simulation technology and laboratory environments across all designated campus locations.

Technical & Instructional Consultation:

Evaluates simulation technologies, recommends capital acquisitions, and collaborates with faculty to design and adapt technical setups to meet complex curricular goals. Required Qualifications Successful acquisition of the CHSOS or CHSE credential through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within two years of hire required Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, healthcare, or related field. Experience with healthcare technology, AV systems, or simulation software Experience working within an accredited health professions program framework preferred

Campus:

Harrogate Posting Number:

S05457

P Job Open Date:

08/26/2026

Job Close Date:

11/26/2026

Open Until Filled:

No About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu . AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Job Duties Technical Operations:

Own control room operations, program simulator software interfaces, and run real-time physiological changes during active simulations

Lab Execution:

Lead physical room setups, moulage application, medical supply provisioning, and post-encounter cleanups

Maintenance & Tech Support:

Conduct preventative maintenance, software updates, and basic hardware repairs for all manikins; manage local hardware inventory

On-Site Assistance:

Provide immediate technical troubleshooting for faculty and students during active lab sessions

Data Support:

Assist in triggering cloud-based SimCapture recording sessions linked to the centralized schedule

Academic Governance Compliance:

Adhere strictly to the case guidelines, checklists, rubrics, and educational directives provided by the local Program Director or designated faculty, operating as an operational extension of the program's curricular design

Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing:

Attend at least one national or regional conference per year related to core responsibilities to bring back innovative practices and knowledge to faculty and staff

Multi-Site Mobility:

Travel between university locations and regional campuses as needed to meet the operational requirements of the job Advanced technical and hardware troubleshooting Operational discipline and safety focus High adaptability in high-stress training scenarios Local operational autonomy and adherence to strict regulatory/accreditation standards Zero lab delays or down-time resulting from proactive, precise physical room setup, medical supply staging, and technical pre-checks Rapid, high-stress troubleshooting of AV systems, hardware, or simulator software interfaces during live active encounters with no interruption to the learner 100% compliance with established enterprise preventative maintenance checklists, extending the operational life of high-fidelity simulator assets Accurate, reliable capturing and tracking of SimCapture sessions across all mapped lab cycles for student assessment Positive performance evaluations and feedback from the local Program Director(s) regarding adherence to program-specific protocols and operational execution Successful acquisition of the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) credential through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within two years of hire, utilizing university-sponsored professional development resources