Simulation Operations Specialist Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

6d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The Simulation Operations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Provide support in establishing and achieving simulation-based education that aligns with strategic organizational goals. This includes technical support for all simulation operations, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals as well as software programming of scenarios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s in progress with completion within three years of assuming role AND Two-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation OR Five-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation or equivalent
Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment
Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of the following areas: Standard medical equipment (such as IV pumps, ventilators, hospital beds)
Working knowledge of the installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of patient simulators.
North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist
Working knowledge and operations of medical simulation technologies & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KBPort, AV systems)

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers and related multimedia peripherals.
Support the development and implementation of simulation-based education.
Serve as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios together with simulation facilitators.
Support the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components.
Program simulator software with clinical scenario parameters.
Ensure appropriate set up & breakdown/clean up (moulage, staging) of simulation environment, equipment, and supplies.
Role played in simulated scenarios as necessary.
Conduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner.
Ensure simulation equipment functionality, security, and safety and/or appropriately troubleshoots, removes, disposes, or repairs equipment.
Recommend replacements or new purchases of simulation-related equipment or supplies to Director.
Train Simulation Facilitators and other simulation users in the operational/technical aspects of simulation.
Schedule simulation experiences.
Maintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s).
Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates.
Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies
Assure compliance with program policies and procedures.
Assists with the development of communication tools related to simulation (i.e. newsletter, corridors, and team site).
Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities.
Maintain data confidentiality and security.
Assist or provide visitors and guided tours.
Other duties as assigned