Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago
Simulation Technician
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $64K/yr
1+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Simulation Technician is responsible for providing technical and mechanical support for the Ning Zhao & Ge Li Simulation Center, managing audiovisual equipment, and ensuring the proper care and usage of simulation equipment.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and operation manuals; sets up, operates, and takes down simulation equipment, ensuring all systems are functional and up to date
Programs simulator software to model physiological responses as per instructor specifications; operates patient simulators and cameras during simulations
Operates and maintains audiovisual and debriefing systems; troubleshoots and repairs simulation equipment, including patient simulators, computers, monitors, and various medical devices; liaises with vendors as needed
Communicates effectively with instructors, facilitators, administrative staff, and simulation center personnel; collaborates with manufacturers and the Dana-Farber Biomedical department for maintenance, repairs, updates, and technology changes
Provides technical support for healthcare equipment, specifically manikins, but also beds, headwalls, patient monitors, medication dispensing systems, and code carts. Offers costuming and moulage for simulation scenarios when applicable
Collaborates with supervisor to coordinate simulation-center scheduling, prevent conflicts, and organize, maintain, and restock simulation supplies; provides recommendations on equipment, supplies, and materials
Collects data for ongoing research, grant requests, and internal usage while maintaining learner confidentiality; provides technical assistance, support, and training to instructors, facilitators, and staff in using simulation equipment; performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1 year in healthcare simulation, including technical support and maintenance of simulation equipment
None required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Laerdal products is preferred
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHOS)
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (191)
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2023 (155)
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2021 (105)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
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