Simulation Specialist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Corporate Operations is hiring a Simulation Specialist to join the Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER)! Recognized as a world-class multidisciplinary training, education, and research center, WISER is a leader in healthcare simulation and innovation. Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in Teaching, Assessment, Research, Systems Integration, and Fellowship Programs, WISER serves as a vital resource for both the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Health System while also supporting healthcare simulation professionals from around the globe. We are seeking a Simulation Specialist to join our team in a dynamic, hands-on role. This position primarily works Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional early morning, evening, and weekend support as needed. Under general supervision, the Simulation Specialist will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation equipment at the WISER center and its satellite locations while supporting the development and delivery of innovative educational and research programs. If you have experience in healthcare simulation, clinical operations, or a healthcare environment and are passionate about advancing education through cutting-edge technology, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply today and help shape the future of healthcare training and research!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Four (4) years of college with emphasis in healthcare and healthcare technology or Four (4) years related experience is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Familiarity with operation of personal computers is essential.
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Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical terminology and audio-visual equipment is desirable.
Prior experience in a role such as a Paramedic, anesthesia technologist, RT preferred.
Prior experience with healthcare simulation preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop technical proficiency with all aspects of the operations, maintenance, support, trouble-shooting, and minor repair of the WISER Institute, its satellites and associated equipment within one year of hiring, including but not limited to: Laerdal, Inc. products (computer-driven human simulator system), the anesthesia machines, life-support systems, physiologic monitors, personal computers and peripherals, and audiovisual and wireless communication systems.
Assist Director, Associate Director, Operational Director and faculty (as prioritized by the Director, Associate Director or Operational Director) to develop curriculum and educational materials for different levels and types of training related to the WISER Institute.
Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and timely ordering and availability of supplies.
Assist with scheduling and coordination of teaching and research with the simulators.
Will assist with faculty and education-related research efforts as designated by the Director, Associate Director or Operational Director.
Operate or assist with the operation of the simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed or requested by the Director, Associate Director or Operational Director.
Assist faculty orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations.
Ability to assess equipment failures and remedy such failures in a timely fashion. Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines is essential. Must be able to communicate with multiple levels of healthcare professionals. Ability to work independently and reliably within parameters designated by the Director, Associate Director and Operational Director.
Carry out other special projects designated by the Director, Associate Director or Operational Director.
Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding trouble-shooting equipment and systems problems and implementing hardware and software updates.