Job Description

General Summary

Responsible for planning and executing simulation training activities within short time-lines and turn-around times. Provides technical support for all simulation operations, including simulation manikins and technology, educational sessions, staff management, scheduling and inventory and surgical modeling and theatrics. Provides technical support for audiovisual systems and components.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develops and coordinates Community Outreach activities with local schools and other community organizations.
• Design and create surgical and other scenarios, using moulage, molds and casting with silicone, and 3-D printing of required equipment appropriate for the training scenarios. Provides set-up, teardown and audiovisual support for in-situ simulation sessions.
• Organizes data collection and distribution for approved scholarly activities, quality improvement, and research related to medical simulation training sessions, as well as operational metrics and annual reports of simulation center activity. Be able to effectively communicate and present the information to all areas.
• On-site operational control of medical simulation scenarios by acting as patient voice, tracking learner actions and simulation responses to learner actions.
• Organizes equipment, models, and manikins as well as inventory management, including storage of essential equipment on-site. Conducts routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates and equipment purchases.
• Interfaces with equipment manufacturers regarding equipment troubleshooting and system problems.
• Prepares rooms, equipment, supplies and manikins for simulation sessions. Maintains manikins by cleaning, refilling fluids and disassembling/assembling as needed.
• Maintains digital audiovisual hardware and software systems to record simulated sessions.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Health-related professional program or discipline, medical simulation, or other-related field. Required
• Certificate Program RN, RRT, or other healthcare training certification. Preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years Experience in medical simulation, nursing, medical, or other healthcare education program. Required

Licenses:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator within 2 years Required or
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist within 2 years Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill with educational and training sessions, and educational course planning/organization and operations.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology and electronics.
• Ability to organize complex schedules and training sessions, as well as manage medical simulation inventory and minor on-site repairs.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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