Description

Summary

The Simulation Operations Specialist (SOS) will work with the Program of Nursing (PON) Director of Curriculum and Academic Affairs to support PON faculty and ensure that the Skills and Simulation lab environments are set up prior to each education and assessment experience, and all equipment is maintained, stored, and cleaned in preparation for the next experience. The SOS will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including computerized manikins, task trainers, simulators and related peripherals. Additionally, the SOS will collaborate with the School of Medicine (SOM) Sim Center to coordinate Interprofessional Education (IPE) experiences and provide training and support for Standardized Patient (SP) education experiences. Lastly, the SOS will be responsible for skills and simulation lab supply tracking and ordering to par levels and will adhere to the simulation budget.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Functional knowledge or experience with the following:

- Basic computer hardware operations.

- Basic A/V equipment and video recording.

- Medical supplies and equipment and simulation manikins.

- Spreadsheet function and use.

• Ability to successfully:

- Understand technical information, both written and explained by others.

- Learn new software and hardware functions quickly.

- Assess, troubleshoot and repair equipment failures and manage equipment independently.

- Work effectively under pressure with frequently competing priorities.

- Work on projects from start to completion, with initial support and guidance from Director of Academic Affairs and Curriculum, and manage steps and time schedule to project completion with minimal oversight.

- Able to effectively communicate and work with faculty, staff, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated and takes initiative.

• Able to work occasional events or weekends, as required by course schedules.

• Work requires occasional heavy lifting of equipment and the utilization of advanced medical devices.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in health sciences field (nursing, allied health) and minimum of 3-years of work experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in simulation or related experience in a nursing program with competency in simulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in simulation, healthcare, healthcare education, pre-hospital, emergency room technician, or surgical technician.