Simulation Operations Specialist

University of North Carolina Wilmington • Wilmington, NC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Operations Specialist supports simulation and instructional faculty in delivering simulation learning opportunities for College of Health and Human Services students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Simulation Operations Specialist works in collaboration with community partners to align simulation learning environments and experiences across programs. In addition, this person assists faculty with planning setups for simulation, including planning for the delivery of interprofessional simulation experiences. In coordination with counterparts at Cape Fear Community College, the Simulation Operations Specialist manages the setup and breakdown of multiple simulated environments with durable and disposable equipment and supplies including props within the simulation labs; prepares manikins and standardized patients for simulations in multiple labs to include realistic injuries and afflictions, creating a convincing simulated patient environment for students to meet learning outcomes. The Simulation Operations Specialist will manage the technology resources including manikin maintenance, software for simulators, IV pumps, Pyxis automated medication stations, and the creation and loading of simulated medications and simulated patient names into the systems. The Simulation Operations Specialist updates students in the School of Nursing medical record software database. Additionally, the Simulation Operations Specialist conducts video and audio recordings during simulation for faculty review and student debriefing, and works overall to increase efficiencies in the lab. This employee must have excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of individuals including faculty, staff, students, vendors, University partners, and community partners. Moreover, this individual will serve as a member of the Simulation Learning Center team, provide lab feedback to the team and to faculty at SLC Committee meetings.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the positions' role. Computer coursework may be substituted year for year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of individuals including faculty, staff, students, vendors, University partners, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Baccalaureate degree in biomedical science, computer science, health care science (i.e. nursing, respiratory therapy, etc.), or related field
• Simulation experience
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification

Responsibilities

• Supports simulation and instructional faculty in delivering simulation learning opportunities
• Works in collaboration with community partners to align simulation learning environments and experiences across programs
• Assists faculty with planning setups for simulation, including planning for the delivery of interprofessional simulation experiences
• Manages the setup and breakdown of multiple simulated environments with durable and disposable equipment and supplies including props within the simulation labs
• Prepares manikins and standardized patients for simulations in multiple labs to include realistic injuries and afflictions
• Manages the technology resources including manikin maintenance, software for simulators, IV pumps, Pyxis automated medication stations
• Updates students in the School of Nursing medical record software database
• Conducts video and audio recordings during simulation for faculty review and student debriefing
• Serves as a member of the Simulation Learning Center team, provide lab feedback to the team and to faculty at SLC Committee meetings

Benefits

• Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance.
• Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
• Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
• As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees