Simulation Specialist

HCA•Wichita, KS

33d

About The Position

The Simulation Specialist is an essential role in facilitating medical simulation. This position is responsible for integrating, maintaining and operating the computer and audio-video (AV) technology including manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment. At Wesley Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Simulation Specialist opportunity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Familiarity with operation of personal computers is preferred
Familiarity with medical terminology and audio-visual equipment is preferred

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or healthcare technology preferred
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification preferred
Certification Healthcare Operations Simulation Preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and ensures simulation and education-based technologies are maintained to ensure minimal downtime
Ability to assess equipment failures and remedy such failures in a timely fashion
Contributes to the development of curriculum and educational materials for different levels and types of training related to simulation
Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding trouble-shooting equipment and systems problems and implementing hardware and software updates in a timely basis
Fosters a Service Excellence culture
Evaluates simulation and education-based technology to identify opportunities for improvement and communicates the opportunities to immediate supervisor
Operate or assist with the operation of the simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed or requested by their supervisor or clinical educators that are leading the simulation training session
Responsible for the use of the Simulation Lab and equipment; provides consultation and orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment.
Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines is essential.
Ability to work independently and reliably within parameters designated by immediate supervisor
Assist with scheduling and coordination of the medical simulators
Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and timely ordering and availability of supplies.
Identifies performance opportunities or training needs as it relates to simulation and provides coaching, development and training to improve performance in the use of clinical simulation
Assist clinical educators with orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations.
Contributes to strategic planning and business development within area(s) of responsibility.
Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company supported community/patient events and in-services
Develops and maintains positive external relationships as it relates to medical simulation.
Identifies opportunities to support service line growth through the use of medical simulation.
Stays abreast of emerging technologies, and advancements of medical simulation.
Utilizes expertise to meet the present and future needs of simulation and technology-based education
Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals
Operates within the annual budget.
Manages department performance in accordance with established budget. Including the utilization of staffing, supplies, equipment.
Participates in the annual budget process providing input into department simulation equipment needs.
Manages operating expenses including the utilization of supplies and equipment.
Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.