Jamaica, NY, 11433, USA
12 hours ago
Laboratory Technician II-12800-001
**Job Description** The Internal Medicine Simulation Lab Technician is responsible for the technical and operational support of simulation-based education and training activities within the internal medicine department. This role ensures the effective setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment, manikins, task trainers, and associated audiovisual systems. The technician collaborates closely with faculty, clinicians, and learners to facilitate high-fidelity simulation experiences that enhance clinical skills, teamwork, and patient safety. **Qualifications** + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, biomedical engineering, medical technology, or a related field preferred. + Experience in a clinical, laboratory, or simulation environment strongly preferred. + Familiarity with internal medicine procedures, terminology, and equipment. + Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. + Flexibility to support simulation activities outside regular business hours as needed. **Responsibilities** 1. Simulation Preparation and Support 1. Prepare simulation labs for scheduled sessions, including setting up manikins, task trainers, medical equipment, and supplies according to scenario requirements. 2. Operate and program high- and low-fidelity manikins, ensuring accurate physiological responses and scenario flow. 3. Support in situ simulations in clinical areas as needed, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care. 4. Assist faculty and instructors in scenario delivery, including role-playing, moulage (simulated wounds/injuries), and scenario timing. 2. Technical Operations 1. Operate and maintain audiovisual systems for recording and debriefing simulation sessions. 2. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with simulation equipment, software, and AV systems in real time. 3. Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and inventory management of simulation equipment and supplies. 4. Coordinate with vendors for equipment servicing and repairs as needed. 3. Collaboration and Communication 1. Work collaboratively with internal medicine faculty, simulation educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure simulation activities meet educational objectives. 2. Provide technical guidance and orientation to faculty, staff, and learners on the use of simulation equipment and lab protocols. 3. Participate in scenario development meetings, offering input on technical feasibility and logistics. 4. Quality and Safety 1. Support the identification and reporting of latent safety threats and systems issues observed during simulation activities. 2. Adhere to infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards within the simulation environment. 3. Assist in the implementation of best practices for simulation-based education, including scenario fidelity, debriefing support, and learner assessment. 5. Administrative Duties 1. Maintain accurate records of simulation activities, equipment usage, and maintenance logs. 2. Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and procurement of simulation supplies. 3. Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to simulation technology and medical education. **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $51.5025 - $56.7722 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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