Clinical Simulation Specialist II
About The Position
The Clinical Simulation Specialist II serves as a technical expert responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and occasional repair of simulation equipment, hospital-type equipment, and AV/IT equipment used in clinical simulation activities. This role involves instructing and assisting faculty and learners in the use of technical equipment. The specialist will also perform operational duties such as scheduling staff and lab utilization, and managing inventory and purchasing. Familiarity with various simulation education modalities and educational principles is expected, enabling assistance in the development, setup, delivery, and takedown of simulation sessions. This is a campus-based position requiring a 5-day per week presence on the San Marcos campus.
Requirements
- Proficient with hardware such as PC and Mac computers, video cameras, and microphones.
- Ability to learn new technical systems quickly.
- Engage with others in a collaborative and caring nature.
- Flexible work schedule, as experiments may be scheduled during evenings and weekends.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to master proprietary software quickly.
- Ability to perform mechanical, electrical, and heavy lifting tasks.
- Understand and abide by proper lab procedures essential to the safety of students and faculty.
- Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences or related field.
- 3-5 years of simulation, leadership, or related educational technology experience.
- Experience in IT support environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows.
- Experience with audio/visual systems.
Nice To Haves
- Certification from the NLN SIRC, Society for Simulation in Healthcare or the Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional program.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers, making adjustments to technology systems as needed to follow scenarios.
- Operate and maintain simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
- Make recommendations for the purchase of capital equipment, supplies, and materials for simulation-based sessions.
- Complete the ordering process for daily simulation operation equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Create troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
- Set up and operate equipment/AV systems in rooms, including equipment, supplies, and moulage for simulation activities.
- Schedule and assist in training standardized patients.
- Hire, schedule, and assist in training student workers.
- Communicate with faculty, campus leadership, and other campus constituents regarding CICP events.
- Organize and maintain simulation schedules and meet with faculty regarding scheduling concerns and confirmations, based on resource availability.
- Build and maintain simulation developed cases in EMS.
- Develop and execute simulation learning activities as supplemental to curriculum offered events.
- Maintain accurate calendar records in EMS, AdAstra, and campus CICP calendars.
- May be involved with the educational aspects of scenarios including debriefing/feedback.
- Support learners to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Supervise CICP simulation technology specialists for day-to-day operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
