Simulation Instructional Technology Specialist
University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD
•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Nursing (SON) has an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Instructional Technology Specialist. This role supports the application of learning strategies used in clinical simulation, contributes to simulation creation, piloting, and revision, and incorporates objective-based simulation into programs. The specialist collaborates with faculty on projects and participates in professional development and continuing education programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in field and/or related field, such as Graphic or Instructional Design.
- Two (2) years related experience which includes proficiency with audio/visual, multimedia, video production, or IT resources.
- Knowledge of hardware and software platforms used in healthcare simulation-based teaching.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in healthcare simulation.
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Skills in operating computers and peripherals used in the healthcare simulation environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others.
- Ability to interact pleasantly and positively with others to meet customer expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with simulation technology hardware healthcare simulation equipment, e.g. manikins, task-trainers, etc. and healthcare simulation software preferred.
- Experience as a simulation operator who can set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment applicable to simulation-based education (e.g. simulators, hospital-type equipment used in simulation activities, and AV/IT equipment used in simulation activities preferred.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist (CHSOS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in daily operations of simulation equipment and software for simulation-based education of nursing students in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
- Assists with the development of the operational plan for healthcare simulation-based educational activities.
- Supports faculty, staff, and students in the use of simulation equipment and supplies when planning simulation activities for courses.
- Supports simulation educators/ faculty and learners in the use of technical equipment used in simulation-based education.
- Provides training in the use of healthcare simulation-based technology to novice simulation operators/technicians, e.g., simulation equipment, software, supplies.
- Collaborates with departmental faculty and staff in the design and customization of simulation-based educational activities aligned with curriculum and assists in the development of operation and implementation plans for simulation activities.
- Assists in the planning, acquisition, application, and implementation of new simulation equipment, software, and supplies.
- Assists in the collection of data related to simulation equipment usage.
- Supports simulation sessions, trainings, tours, and events for internal and external groups and/or individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement program
- Generous PAID leave package
- Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
- 15 paid holidays
- 3 personal leave days
- Unlimited accrual of sick time
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Professional learning and development programs
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
- Flexible work schedules
- Teleworking options (if applicable per job)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
