Senior Interprofessional Simulation Operations Specialist

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver is seeking applicants for a Senior Interprofessional Simulation Operations Specialist (ISOS). The Senior ISOS plays an integral role on the educational side of healthcare. The purpose of this position is to support the Department of Nursing, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and University efforts to collaborate by providing creative, timely, technical, and non-technical support for experiential learning activities. The Senior ISOS position reports to the Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Skills Lab. This role encompasses the infrastructure, people, and processes necessary for implementation of effective and efficient simulation-based experiences (SBE), skills-based, and interprofessional-based experiences.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate's degree
Minimum of one year’s experience working in education, a simulation-related environment, or equivalent
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
The ability to independently prioritize emerging problems and develop time-sensitive solutions
Ability to accurately manage multiple tasks simultaneously, professionally perform time sensitive tasks, and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
Interprofessional, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification
Two (2) or more years of experience working in simulation in an education institution or equivalent setting
Experience with moulage

Responsibilities

Ensures all simulation, skills lab, and related equipment is maintained, set up, stored, and cleaned for each experiential learning activity.
Works independently, is self-motivated, functions well in a team environment, and accepts feedback.
Stocks to par level quantities for supplies.
Pursues healthcare simulation and equipment knowledge.
Pursues educational understanding of AV systems software, knowledge of use of PC, internet, and basic experiential equipment.
Assists with training staff, students, and faculty in the use of skills and simulation equipment.
Collaborates and maintains simulators by troubleshooting.
Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies, and materials.
Participates in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of student employees and other simulation technology-related positions.
Adheres to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ Operations by: Providing personnel with appropriate expertise to support and sustain the SBE program, Using a system to manage space, equipment, and personnel resources, Securing and managing the financial resources to support stability, sustainability, and growth of the SBE program's goals and outcomes, Using a formal process for effective systems integration, Creating policies and procedures to support, sustain, and/or grow the SBE program, Onboarding, mentoring, or training new educators/facilitators/operational staff/standardized participants to include technology-related requirements of simulation participation, Management and maintenance of the schedule.