Healthcare Simulation Educator I

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Healthcare Simulation Educator I/Medical Education Professional I will assist in the Interprofessional Clinical and Professional Skills Center (ICaPS). Reporting to the Healthcare Simulation Education III, the Healthcare Simulation Educator I/Medical Education Professional I will perform professional-level work supporting the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within the Health Sciences. The role will require collaboration with curriculum directors and coordinators, faculty, and staff within the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Veterinary Medicine and/or the PA Program and support several department examinations. This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements. Some duties can be performed remotely, but others will require an in-person presence on the Tucson, Arizona campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with physicians, doctors of nursing practice, nurses, midwives, staff, and students independently.
• Must be able to manage several projects concurrently and prioritize tasks.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to exercise discretion in working with highly confidential and sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working with Standardized Patients in Health Professions setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the training program activities for Standardized Patients (SPs) to accurately portray cases and to use techniques to improve the authenticity of SP portrayals.
• Assist in facilitating and providing guidance to SPs who portray abnormal physical exam findings accurately.
• Assist faculty by ensuring event details and SP case training information are accurate.
• Assist with event scheduling (pre/post event form completion), set-up, event, and take down, SP sign-in, troubleshoot, etc.
• Assist with scenario development and training materials to support SP training.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to all SPs and learners.
• Assess the ongoing quality assurance of SPs' written and verbal feedback.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level