Healthcare Education Simulation Specialist (2 Openings)

Edgewood College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Edgewood College seeks a Healthcare Education Simulation Specialist. This is a hybrid simulation role, performing a wide range of responsibilities needed to support simulation experiences and lab responsibilities across multiple sites and programs. The primary responsibility of the position is to support the online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program working in direct coordination with the simulation team at Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES), ABSN online faculty, and the ABSN online program director. The online ABSN program requires students to complete in-person physical assessment, skills development, and simulation experiences. This position will demonstrate simulation expertise, educational collaboration, logistical coordination, and technological skill to ensure consistent, effective, lab coordination and innovative clinical simulation that align with best practices in healthcare education and simulation. The position requires travel to multiple simulation sites throughout Wisconsin, including but not limited to Madison, Janesville, and Beloit, with scheduling based on program needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related degree, Master's Degree strongly desired.
• Current registration/certification/licensure in health discipline.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferably with medical/surgical, critical care, pediatric, OB, ICU, EMS, or paramedic areas.
• Experience with healthcare simulations; skills laboratory; nursing or healthcare teaching preferred.
• Broad understanding of computer technology and electronics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple items simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated and require little to no supervision.
• Exemplary demonstration of professionalism, commitment, and loyalty.
• Ability to perform independently at all site locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute simulation and skills lab experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver simulations that are appropriate to the learners/participants.
• Develop and deliver simulation scenarios in accordance with best practices in both education and simulation research.
• Ensure objectives and evaluations are aligned with goals of the simulation, integrating any accreditation or regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement creative ideas to ensure simulation activities are as realistic as possible.
• Perform troubleshooting assistance with simulation operations and technical support as needed.
• Collaborate with other simulation staff to ensure consistent application of simulation practices.
• Perform pre-simulation activities including programming and executing patient scenarios utilizing technology.
• Create and distribute pre-simulation and supportive learning materials and documentation.
• Prepare scenario props and moulage.
• Support the training and orientation of instructors to effectively facilitate simulation sessions.
• Obtain signed release/confidentiality forms from learners/participants.
• Execute simulations by greeting and orienting students/learners to CHES and the simulation activity.
• Serve as a simulation operator by running all simulation technology.
• Speak as the patient during simulations using manikins/full-bodied simulators.
• Prepare other patient actors for simulation.
• Occasionally serve as a patient actor for appropriate simulations.
• Perform post-simulation activities including providing and accepting feedback.
• Manage simulation recordings as needed for debriefing.
• Administer evaluations of simulation lab experience.
• Perform collaborative evaluation of simulation and identify ways to improve the experience.
• Perform skills lab coordination by collaborating with other simulation staff and faculty.
• Gather and arrange supplies and equipment according to lesson plans.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure organization.
• Request, receive, and organize incoming orders for supplies and equipment.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of classroom and lab spaces.
• Support instructors in preparing, facilitating, and debriefing of simulation activities.
• Communicate with instructors about any equipment failures or changes that may impact their sessions.
• Provide or arrange for technical support.
• Maintain human simulators and lab equipment by installing new software or hardware upgrades.
• Perform operational checks and maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure simulation technology and equipment is kept secure and safe.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and consult with technical support as necessary.
• Perform simulation and audio and video equipment repairs.
• Ensure simulators are charged, functioning, and ready to use.
• Coordinate vendor repair of equipment as required.
• Maintain an understanding of vendor contracts and equipment warranties.
• Assist with daily operation by publishing and editing scheduled classes.
• Assist visitors via phone, email, and website.
• Develop reports and documentation related to lab processes and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and safe environment.
• Maintain simulation lab documentation by collaborating on the development and enforcement of lab policies.
• Develop and maintain related forms such as Confidentiality or Release Forms.
• Produce simulation orientation materials.
• Manage digital media.
• Engage in professional development and assist in strategic growth and management of programs.
• Seek information and advocate for integration of simulation standards of best practice.
• Contribute to planning and development of annual capital budgets.
• Identify creative utilization of lab resources.
• Participate in community outreach programs and marketing.
• Attend conferences and training sessions regularly to increase and maintain knowledge related to simulation education.
• Research future simulation products.
• Work toward Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (CHSE).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services