Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist

Job Requirements

The Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist of the Simulation Center is responsible for the day to day operation of all equipment in the center along with logistics and maintenance of that equipment. Setup and cleanup of courses and providers assistance to the courses scheduled by the Simulation Center. Assist Training & Simulation Manager and work with Healthcare Simulation Operations Technicians with day-to-day operation and strategic development of a high-fidelity medical simulations and their immersive environment focused on medical training.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

· Organize the placement of equipment and supplies in storerooms. Create and maintain sign-out sheets and other record keeping methods to track inventory location and level.

· Perform preventive maintenance of equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations. Monitor scheduled maintenance to ensure that equipment is operational. Work with manufacturers or vendors to correct equipment deficiencies in order to minimize down time.

· Manage inventory levels and maintain an ongoing inventory record.

· Maintain records of courses and their equipment/supply needs.

· Develop course curricula alongside Nurse Educators and Physicians. Support development with technical knowledge of the Simulation Center capabilities and ensure that Hospital, NAEMT, MIEMSS, and AHA Protocols and algorithms are used with best educational practices..

· Develop technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation including but not limited to operations/maintenance/repairs of all equipment, operations of all software, setup of all labs including moulage/and cadaver labs with preparation of task trainers/simulators/medical equipment. Develop technical proficiency in clinical skills comparable to that of a Paramedic, RN, and RT.

· Act as point of contact with the equipment manufacturers for trouble-shooting equipment and systems problems.

· Complete hardware and software updates provided by vendors and manufacturers.

· Assist with the operation of the simulators in training sessions when requested.

· Demonstrate and teach technical aspects of operating simulators to facilitators and instructors.

· Support the goals and mission statement of the Simulation Center.

· Provide summaries of records to support monthly and annual operations reports.

· Provide feedback to the center manager from trainees and instructors concerning facilities, equipment, and courses.

· Move equipment and supplies into and out of all simulation spaces as scheduled/requested. Complete sign-in and sign-out of equipment and other records to track inventory locations and levels.

· Research vendors for supplies and equipment to assist in procuring supplies based on a comparison and then obtain quotes.

· Maintain and operate AV equipment and assist with AV needs of courses.

· Facilitate, brief, debrief, work as a standardized participant, and instruct for courses as requested.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

· Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

· Two (2) years of medical simulation experience or an equivalent combination of education and alternate experience is required (Simulation experience can be substituted for Clinical Educator Experience)

· A/V Systems using computer and web cams to view and record a lab.

· High Fidelity Simulators.

· General Medical Equipment used in a hospital and prehospital setting such as: Beds, Stretchers, LUCAS Devices, Patient Monitors and Defibrillators, Ventilators, Suction, IV Pumps, and more.

· General Clinical Skills such as: Bag Valve Mask Ventilation, CPR, Defibrillation, Synchronized Cardioversion, Transcutaneous Pacing, BLS Airway Placement, Intubation, IV Insertion, Medication Administration, and more.

· Windows and Apple OS for iPads.

· Power Point, Excel, Word, Google Docs/Sheets/Presentation, Smart sheets.