Simulation Laboratory Technician - Simulation Center - Temporary - Full Time

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Temporary, Full-Time Simulation Laboratory Technician for its Simulation Center. This role, lasting up to 9 months, supports the production of high-quality educational activities by assisting with activities surrounding simulation events. The technician will operate and maintain simulation equipment, create virtual healthcare environments, and support training for various medical professionals. This position is under the general direction of the Vice President, Strategic Development and works closely with the Simulation Lab Director, Staff Development, faculty, and volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least one (1) year healthcare-based training experience, either hospital or EMS, required.
General knowledge of anatomy.
Working knowledge of medical equipment, AV systems and medical terminology.
Proficient using MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; computer literacy and technical ability with Windows OS, Google Chrome, etc.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons, including developing and using standard operating checklists.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrate self-motivated work style and require little to no supervision.
Manage multiple priorities in dynamic environment with diverse clientele.
Effectively communication/interpersonal skills to demonstrate during interaction with people of varying personalities, cultures, and professional disciplines.
Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in technology or health-related field preferred.
Previous experience in instructing basic and/or advanced life support training preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains Simulation Center equipment, manikins, models, training equipment, audio/visual, computer, and materials related to simulation learning in the healthcare setting.
Maintains the Simulation Center case scenarios.
Supports/assists in role playing applications, props placement, and moulage set-up to create a virtual health care environment and experience.
Operates life-like manikin patient simulators based on priorities identified by the educators.
Assists with training resident physicians, faculty, nurses, and medical students in the use of simulation equipment.
Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal and external groups and/or individuals.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulations.
Engages in educational endeavors to maintain literacy and ability with simulation technology and use to facilitate learning.
Assists with scheduling simulation activities and skills rooms.
Assists with sign in lists, feedback forms and surveys.
Provides simulation support in the Simulation Center for associates, resident physicians, medical students, nurses and faculty to meet course objectives through simulation.
Promotes patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Assists with the management of risk and safety issues.
Generates utilization reports as requested.
Performs educational research activities such as data collection and analysis.
Works with the Simulation Lab Director to develop self-directed learning and improvement.
Works closely with IT on the management, maintenance, and implementation of Simulation Center required Software (operating systems, applications, simulator software).
Maintains and provides general upkeep of Simulation Center (Dishes, minor janitorial services, etc.).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.