Simulation Specialist

Intermountain Health•Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital, OH

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 coordinates and optimizes simulation technologies that enhance learning, collaboration, and operational excellence. The position supports simulation technology for clinical skills improvement, research, patient safety, and learning. It operates and maintains simulation systems and audiovisual equipment, assists faculty and Simulation Center staff with simulation operations, and travels to support center-based and in situ simulations across the Intermountain Network of Care. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible role scheduled for 24 hours per week, with flexible or variable scheduling within core business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Two years of experience in clinical or technical environments.
Experience working with and troubleshooting audiovisual or clinical equipment.
Experience planning, participating in, and managing a variety of data visualization tools.
Experience with basic computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
Ability to express 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, implementing, and evaluating training or learning programs.
Experience working in simulation.

Responsibilities

Partner in the design, operation, or maintenance of 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 by running scenarios with faculty instructors and ensure facilities and equipment are organized and in place.
Provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and components, including digital and video cameras, audio/video mixers, digital/analog converters, monitors, LCD projectors, anesthesia machines, manikins, patient simulators, and other equipment.
Ensure system 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 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.
Manage simulation consumables inventory, including organizing, tracking, and restocking.