Simulation Operations Specialist

State of Virginia•Fairfax, VA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the CIO, the Simulation Operations Specialist runs and supports simulation-based education for a wide range of learners, including nursing students, inter-professional health students, and practitioners. The Simulation Operations Specialist leads program development of new systems, applications, software conversions and upgrades, and troubleshooting. This position facilitates operations, scheduling, provides technical assistance for simulation/immersive technologies, collaborates with faculty/staff to resolve problems, and serves as backup to the Clinical Skills and Immersive Learning Manager.

Requirements

Experience (generally 1-5 or more years) with simulation-based education;
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with a diverse clientele;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
Punctuality and professionalism is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, education, technology, or related field or
Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in simulation-based education modalities;
Certified Health Care Simulation Operations Specialist certification; and
Experience working with standardized patients.

Responsibilities

Opens/closes and organizes labs starting at 7:30am;
Executes set-up, programming, maintenance, use, disassembly, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment;
Performs set-up/breakdown simulation sessions, including room environment, simulators, equipment, supplies, and moulage of patient simulators/standardized patients;
Conducts routine equipment and simulator maintenance based on vendor guidelines and recommendations;
Provides training and serves as a resource for staff utilizing simulation equipment;
Programs, tests, and runs scenarios with faculty;
Maintains digital A/V hardware and software systems;
Maintains all simulation/lab/immersive technologies equipment with low, medium, and high fidelity;
Develops an agreed-upon level of technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and repair of all the simulation center and associated equipment including:
Computer-driven human simulator systems.
Life-support systems and physiologic monitors.
Personal computers and peripherals.
Audiovisual and wireless communication system.
Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging technologies, participates in training, and attends conferences for professional development/continuing education;
With appropriate notice, works at night and/or on weekends, if needed; and
Performs other job duties as assigned.