Equipment Specialist III - Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the world's first accredited engineering-based medical school, founded in 2015 through a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carle Health. Built at the intersection of engineering, science, and medicine, the college is redefining medical education, research, and clinical innovation to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities. Carle Illinois offers a supportive and innovative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to advance the college's mission and growth through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful contributions.

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine embraces the university's commitment to creating a diverse and talented community of students, faculty and staff, which is essential to fulfilling its mission and vision. Carle Illinois actively promotes an inclusive environment in which students, faculty and staff can learn, teach, research and serve. For detailed information on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit: Mission | Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Illinois.

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Position Summary

The Equipment Specialist III provides technical instruction and operational coordination in support of simulation-based and clinical skills education. This position delivers instruction on the proper use of simulation and specialized medical equipment, assists with clinical skills training and assessments, and prepares and maintains simulation spaces, equipment, and activities to support student learning and program objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Instruction

• Provide technical instruction to students/learners regarding the appropriate use of specialized medical equipment.
• Under the direction of clinical faculty assist with and provide support for clinical skills instruction and training.
• Provide clinical skills instruction and feedback to students. Ensure proper techniques are learned in support of curricular and program objectives.
• Support medical simulations by collaborating with faculty and staff, preparing equipment/scenarios, and participating in scenario scripts as needed
• Participate in the deployment of student clinical skills assessments, including Objective Structured Clinical Exams {OSCE).
• Monitor learning sessions and assist lab users as needed including group and individual training and skills practice. As needed, work with faculty/staff/students to provide other technical instruction and clinical skills training.
• Communicate simulation-related records, data, and statistics to management.
• Maintain proficiency in simulation center technologies including high-fidelity simulation manikins, task trainers, and other simulation equipment and instrumentation; and participate in the training of staff, faculty, and students on the proper use of the simulation equipment.
• As needed, assist with operations associated with human simulation activities, which may include movement of cadavers in excess of 100 pounds.

Operations

• Perform operational planning and preparation for simulation activities, including:
  
  
  
  • Develop, support, test, and run simulation scenarios with faculty instructors.
  • Ensure all scenario programming is complete and meets course facilitator and learner needs, in alignment with the specific learning objectives outlined for each scenario.
  
  
  
  
• Perform active learning technical operations by setting up, operating, monitoring, adjusting, and recalibrating simulation, audiovisual, and instructional equipment as needed for each session.
• Prepare equipment, props, and other resources for scheduled simulation center activities including active learning sessions, skills training and practice, exams, tours and demonstrations. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation and assistance with wet and/or dry labs.
• Prepare and transport equipment to outside locations for simulation activities as needed.
• Provide guidance and information to faculty, staff, students, and visitors concerning the policies and functions of the simulation center.
• Assist in scheduling learning spaces and resources.
• Actively participate in tours of simulation spaces for the benefit of students, faculty, college staff, university officials, clients, and donors when needed.
• Assist collaborating partners and subject matter experts with the creation and implementation of simulation-related activities.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work hours may be required.

Maintenance

• Ensure facility and equipment are clean, organized, and set-up for teaching sessions. This includes:
  
  
  
  • Cleaning of instruments
  • Moving equipment as necessary including simulators and other materials that can weigh up to 100 pounds.
  
  
  
  
• Conduct routine maintenance and updates of equipment and software, and maintain inventory.
• Identify and communicate to management the need for supplies and replacement equipment.
• Interface with vendors regarding troubleshooting and system problems.

Other

• On a limited basis, provide cross-coverage support for other instructional support staff in the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards and facilitate instruction on those standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
• Support the overall academic mission of the unit.
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values differing perspectives, experiences, and approaches.
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships across the college's internal and external partners, recognizing the distinct structures, priorities, and missions of each.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of technical, trade, or craft experience, education, and/or training related to one or more areas of equipment specialization.
3. Four (4) years (48 months) of professional experience in the procurement, maintenance, and repair of specialized technical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare, engineering technology, biomedical equipment, simulation, or a closely related field.
• Experience with high-fidelity simulation equipment, task trainers, simulation software, or audiovisual systems.
• Experience supporting clinical skills instruction, simulation-based learning, or learner assessments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to assess, troubleshoot, and repair equipment problems rapidly and effectively in stressful settings including during teaching sessions.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, organize and make critical decisions.
• Familiarity with the operation of personal computers is essential, particularly word processing (MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in effectively dealing with diverse groups and individuals, consistently demonstrate a professional, respectful demeanor, exemplary behavior, diplomacy, discretion and the utmost courtesy in all interactions.
• Ability to work well independently and with initiative; effectively demonstrate critical thinking skills, exercise discretion and appropriate judgment in executing work assigned.
• Ability to establish routines and priorities that ensure timely and satisfactory completion of work with minimal direct supervision.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic work environment.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4513 - Equipment Specialist III position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $59,000 - $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday June 12, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois. edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1036031

Job Category: Technical

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