Simulation Education Specialist

City of Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently assures the effective and efficient operation of curricular events utilizing simulated patients including planning, scheduling and execution of the events. Ensures all events have adequate human and physical resources to provide positive learning outcomes for students. Assesses simulated patients’ professionalism, knowledge, skills and behaviors using standardized measurement tools. Promote and maintain all departmental duties and responsibilities in accordance with ASPE and SSiH code of ethics and standards of best practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous experience with simulation and simulated patient methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CHSE certified or eligible to become certified within two years
Demonstrate advanced computer skills and proficiency.
Intermediate Microsoft Suite experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other equipment including items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
Be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Be able to sit or stand for up to four consecutive hours without a break
Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Responsibilities

Simulated patient scheduling to ensure coverage, distribution of materials and instructions for all labs, simulated patient events, small groups and simulations
Create and distribute schedules for simulated patients and students for all simulated patient encounters
Coordinate simulated patient candidate interviews, ensure all new hire documentation is complete, when appropriate, schedule and coordinate new hire orientation
Train SPs on cases, interpersonal skills and feedback
Train newly hired simulated patients on departmental policies and procedures
Serve as primary contact for simulated patients and facilitate communication between simulated patients, department and KCU faculty and staff
Communicate with Simulated Patient Manager for SP operational oversight
Communicate with other departmental SESs for collaborative training and resource utilization
Work with departmental faculty/staff on case and rubric standardization for clinical encounters
Maintain Canvas Simulation Patient training course
Serve as a liaison to NBOME and provide their feedback to department
Participate in continued professional development
Assist with daily administrative operation of the center
Assist with simulation exercises as needed
Participate in community outreach programs
Participate on university committees as appointed
Participate in university service opportunities
Maintain current membership in relevant professional societies
Participate in departmental research and publication of results
Communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way
Be flexible and have the ability to adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment
Maintain a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and SP colleagues
Maintain the confidentiality of the students
Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, copying, preparing documentation, etc.)