Simulation Specialist

Intermountain Health•Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, UT

2d•$25 - $40

About The Position

The Simulation Specialist advances technology-driven simulation experiences that support Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values. Reporting to the Simulation Business Manager of Operations and Technology, the specialist partners with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver high-quality simulation solutions and coordinate and optimize technologies that support learning, collaboration, and operational excellence. The role supports simulation technology for clinical skills improvement, research, and patient safety. It operates and maintains simulation systems and multimedia equipment, supports faculty and staff in simulation operations, leads technology education, and helps maintain equipment, supplies, and inventory. The position travels to support center-based and in situ simulations throughout the Intermountain Network of Care. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled for 24 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible or variable within core business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed hourly range is $25.39–$40.00, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Work locations include several Intermountain hospitals in Utah; the work city is Provo.

Requirements

Two years of experience in clinical or technical environments.
Experience working with and troubleshooting audio-visual or clinical equipment.
Experience planning, participating in, and managing a variety of data visualization tools.
Experience working with basic computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
Ability to explain technical information clearly and simply to non-technical people.
Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professional.
CHSOS Certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
CITI Certification.
Clinical or technical background.
Experience working with databases (SQL) to develop analyses.
Experience with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of training or learning programs.
Experience working in simulation.

Responsibilities

Partner in designing, operating, or maintaining tools within business intelligence and data visualization programs to build and manage online surveys and databases.
Provision, install, program, configure, operate, and maintain system hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
Oversee and implement technology for clinical skills improvement and research for the Simulation Consortium to support systems innovation and continuous improvement of patient safety.
Operate simulators during scenarios with faculty instructors and ensure facilities and equipment are organized and ready.
Provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and related equipment.
Ensure system hardware, operating systems, application platforms, and associated components adhere to consortium standards for confidentiality, performance, and information security.
Understand and apply the operation of simulator technologies, from anatomic models and task trainers to screen-based simulations and full-body patient simulators.
Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies, including their operational theory, design, and implementation.
Collaborate with the Simulation Consultant and other simulation staff to identify technology needs for growth and sustainability.
Assist faculty and Simulation Center staff with the operational aspects of simulation.
Lead technology education for staff, faculty, and Simulation Program learners.
Travel to support center-based and in situ simulations throughout the Intermountain Network of Care.
Conduct routine equipment maintenance, update inventories, and purchase equipment.
Identify potential equipment scheduling conflicts and assist management in resolving them.
Work with the Senior Simulation Specialist to maintain an inventory list of equipment sent for repair.
Work with clinical engineering to ensure equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
Organize, track, and restock consumables used in simulation.