Simulation Specialist

Hourly Pay Range

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Medical Simulation Specialist
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Type:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

The Simulation Specialist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs that incorporate simulation techniques for all levels of personnel. The purpose of this job is to assist in providing an educational environment for Physicians, Residents, Medical Students, Nursing and pre‑hospital personnel. Will provide logistical support to any ancillary department who wish to use the simulators or simulation center.

• Serve as a role model and resource to network staff for competency‑based education.
• Develop and/or revise instructional written materials, web‑based materials, and audiovisual aids to augment educational programs.
• Collaborate with Directors, Nursing Education and Professional Development, and medical specialties regarding centralized simulation.
• Serve as a resource to staff for various teaching/learning strategies.
• Solicit instructor and student feedback following simulation experience to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices for the Simulation Center.
• Assist with development of learning opportunities using simulations and simulators.
• Coordinate with community as needed.
• Serve as liaison between the simulation center and the community, and other simulation centers.
• Assist individual departments with 'Skills Days' as needed.
• Assist faculty with abstracts, Power Point presentations, conference workshops, manuscripts for publication.
• Identify extramural grants/partnerships funding opportunities (governmental, professional foundations, industry) for education.
• Identify extramural grants/partnerships funding opportunities for patient safety research.
• Initiate and implement research studies.
• Coordinate simulation research data collection, management and analysis.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Maintenance and repair of simulator and clinical equipment.
• Recommend and implement cost saving measures and identify key initiatives to target improvement of delivery of services.
• Orchestrate acquisition, maintenance, cleaning and repair of simulator and support equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot faulty equipment and software.
• Audiovisual operations for capture of simulated scenarios.
• Contact with external simulation experts and centers for activity and research coordination.
• Tours and orientation of the center as needed.

• Education: Bachelors Degree Nursing Required
• Experience: 3 Years of clinical experience in a critical care setting. Simulation experience preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
  Current RN license in the state of Illinois required.
• CPR or BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Preferred.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA) ALS certification Preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification Preferred.

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.