Simulation Operations Specialist

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•$34 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide technical and mechanical support for the simulation center. Using industry standards and established best practice, this individual will be responsible for the audiovisual equipment, inventory, support, maintenance and setup, computer software support, as well as the care of the manikins and other equipment used in the simulation program. May also provide simulation support prior to and during simulations in collaboration with subject matter experts.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Technology, Healthcare discipline, Medical Technology, or related field, OR AA/AS degree with at least 2 years related experience, OR AS degree in healthcare field: Paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, C.N.A., Respiratory Therapist, L.V.N. or hospital technician.
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center.
Familiarity with anesthesia machines, physiological monitoring system, infant incubators, ventilators, and other common medical device systems.
Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare related field such as EMT, paramedic, or other allied health profession certification and training.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.
Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware or software.
Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to quickly learn new technology.
Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.

Nice To Haves

CHSOS-Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist within 2 years

Responsibilities

Provide technical and mechanical support for the simulation center.
Responsible for audiovisual equipment, inventory, support, maintenance and setup.
Provide computer software support.
Care for manikins and other equipment used in the simulation program.
Provide simulation support prior to and during simulations in collaboration with subject matter experts.