Simulation Education Specialist

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Owensboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Simulation Education Specialist (SES) for HealthForce Kentucky in collaboration with Owensboro Community and Technical College. This position will interface with content experts/faculty to help them develop simulation-based training. This individual will be responsible for ensuring simulation standards are being upheld and providing options for the educators to get the most out of the equipment and experiences for their students. Position is grant funded and continuation is contingent upon future funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, radiography, paramedicine or similar is required and six years of relevant work experience. OR Associate's degree in healthcare, radiography, paramedics or similar is required with eight years of relevant work experience.
• Current, active, or previously held in good standing licensure in a clinical healthcare profession (e.g., RN, Paramedic, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Social Work or similar) is required.
• Prior experience with patient care is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to utilize appropriate and effective communication skills when working with others.
• Must possess excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in or the ability to learn how to use databases and simulation equipment.
• Frequent travel is possible, up to 75% of the time, and may require occasional overnight stays.
• Work may be required outside of usual working hours.
• The job may resemble clinical work occasionally and lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (CHSE) is preferred.
• Prior experience in delivering simulation is preferred.
• Prior or current healthcare related certifications are preferred.
• Must be able to professionally and flexibly work independently and collaboratively with others.
• This position will work with age groups across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a simulation content expert with those wanting to use new resources and new instructional methods.
• Develop a roadmap for each event that is well planned and documented with a purpose and plan, taking special consideration for the age of learner and appropriateness of the content for that learner group.
• Balance resource allocation, availability, manage logistics, and ensure events are completely prepared.
• Train facilitators/faculty at a functional level of simulation development, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation to meet accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with course facilitators/faculty to develop and design curriculum that integrates best practices of simulation.
• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to faculty and staff in the use of simulation methodologies and equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment, curriculum, operations, and services.
• Coordinate with leadership to engage academic, community, and practice partnerships as they relate to the program.
• Collect, interpret, and report data related to learning outcomes of simulation exercises.
• Collaborate with faculty/staff educators on disseminating findings.
• Plan and operate special events such as camps and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation and accommodation are provided or compensated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree