Simulation Specialist

Intermountain Health

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 coordinate and optimize simulation technologies that support learning, collaboration, and operational excellence. The role supports simulation technology for clinical skills improvement and research, operates simulation scenarios with faculty instructors, and provides technical support for simulation and multimedia systems. It also maintains equipment and inventories, supports technology education, helps faculty and Simulation Center staff with operational needs, and travels to support center-based and in situ simulations throughout the Intermountain Network of Care.

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 using basic computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
Ability to communicate 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 assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating training or learning programs.
Experience working in simulation.

Responsibilities

Partner in designing, operating, or maintaining business intelligence and data visualization tools, including 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.
Operate simulators and run scenarios with faculty instructors; ensure facilities and equipment are organized and ready.
Provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and related equipment, including cameras, audio/video mixers, converters, monitors, projectors, anesthesia machines, manikins, and patient simulators.
Ensure hardware, operating systems, application platforms, and associated components meet consortium standards for confidentiality, performance, and information security.
Apply knowledge of simulator technologies ranging from anatomic models and task trainers to screen-based and full-body patient simulations.
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 simulation operations.
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.
Perform 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 of equipment sent for repair.
Coordinate with clinical engineering to ensure timely equipment repairs.
Organize, track, and restock simulation consumables.