Simulation Operations Specialist

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$64,286 - $96,469•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of human and non-human simulation activities including integrating, maintaining, and operating computer and audiovisual technology, performing pre and post simulation activities, and executing simulation sessions equipment. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing audiovisual technology assets, overseeing simulation AV systems, and providing pre-briefing and orientation to the learning environment. The specialist will support simulation center users in the safe and appropriate use of specialized equipment, research and implement new educational experiences, and demonstrate knowledge of health professions principles and practices, including safe operation of common medical equipment and universal precautions. They will also provide support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair to clinical equipment, maintain knowledge of current clinical practice and evidence-based research in human patient simulation, and support the design and implementation of learning experiences. Ensuring optimal functioning of technology and systems through testing, updates, and maintenance, safeguarding data, and coordinating access, availability, and scheduling of simulation spaces are key responsibilities. The role also includes stock control, maintaining clean and safe preparation/storage areas, managing simulation activities in alignment with Air Methods’ Education Blueprint, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Additionally, the specialist will assist with record maintenance, database updates, data analysis, facilitate simulation for research and quality improvement, and provide support for simulation technologies. They will contribute to documentation, set up, program, operate, store, test, and calibrate simulators and task trainers, prepare simulation environments to accurately represent clinical settings, portray patient/family roles, research and apply moulage/special effects, and develop/evaluate scenarios. This position requires regular attendance and travel between simulation centers (approximately 50%).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years’ experience in healthcare simulation operations.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to quickly and independently acquire new technological skills.
Time management skills to work independently without need for structured environment.
Be comfortable working with cadaveric or animal tissue.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience programming and operating CAE and Gaumard simulators.
Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist Certification (CHSOS) required within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bachelor’s degree required within 4 years of hire (Tuition reimbursement available).
Prior EMS experience (EMT or Paramedic) preferred
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair audiovisual technology assets.
Responsible for oversight of CAE Learning Space and/or other simulation AV systems.
Provide pre-briefing and/or orientation to learning environment for learners, faculty, and other staff.
Maintain an understanding of education principles, regulations, and standards/best practices.
Support all simulation center users in the safe and appropriate use of specialized equipment and resources within the center.
Research, recommend, design, implement, and evaluate new educational experiences to enhance learners' simulation experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant health professions principles and practices.
Demonstrate safe operation of common medical equipment and associated resources.
Understand and apply universal precautions when working with biological materials.
Provide general support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair to clinical equipment used in the simulation center.
Maintain knowledge of current clinical practice and evidence-based research in human patient simulation and clinical skills education.
Support the design and implementation of learning experiences.
Ensure optimal functioning of technology and systems via testing, updates, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
Safeguard privacy and security of simulation center data and technology assets.
Coordinate (or assist to coordinate) access, availability and scheduling of simulation spaces and resources.
Undertake stock control, ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained.
Ensure preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and comply with health and safety regulations.
Maintain documents and records in support of simulation center operations.
Manage or assist with planning, coordinating, and executing all simulation activities and services in alignment with Air Methods’ Education Blueprint.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Air Methods’ and industry policies, standards, and regulations.
Maintains basic knowledge of common research methodologies.
Assist in the maintenance of routine records, updating databases and analyzing routine data/information as required.
Facilitate the use of simulation for education/clinical research, quality improvement, and equipment evaluation.
Provide support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies.
Contribute to and maintain simulation technology-related documentation.
Set up, program, operate, store, test, and calibrate simulators, task trainers, and other simulation equipment.
Ensure optimal functioning of simulation technology and systems via updates, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair.
Prepare simulation environment to accurately represent a clinical setting using real and simulated clinical supplies and equipment.
Portray the role of a patient, family member or other scenario participant as directed.
Research, create, apply, and remove moulage/special effects appropriate to the scenario to increase realism.
Provide comprehensive setup and implementation support for all simulation activities to create an immersive experience.
Create and/or fabricate realistic simulators, scenario props and environments as needed.
In collaboration with others, develop, evaluate, and refine scenarios for simulation experiences, utilizing role playing, props, and dialogue to create a realistic learning environment.