Simulation Education Specialist

Job Type:Staff

Job Description:

With a previous work history in healthcare or biomedical engineering, the ideal Simulation Education Specialist candidate will have the capacity to learn how to independently support anesthesiology simulation and maintain the equipment used within the Program. Provide training and assistance to faculty, staff, and students in the use and application of the technology. Interact with faculty, staff and students during simulation experiences to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills.

Promote and maintain all duties and responsibilities in accordance with CAAHEP/ARC-AA, AAAA/ASA, ASPE and SSiH code of ethics and standards of best practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide training and assistance to faculty, staff and students in the use and application of the medical suite of software

Work cooperatively with information technology to ensure all hardware and software is up-to-date Ensure adequate equipment and supplies for simulation activities

Maintain departmental inventory and order supplies as necessary

Utilize simulation methodology for teaching and assessing health professional students

Communicate with students in a straightforward and positive wayBe flexible and adapt quickly to changes in a dynamic work environment

Exemplify a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and faculty

Maintain the confidentiality of the students

Work cooperatively Simulated Patients and promote their professional development

Coordinate schedules for all events within the department

Liaison with other departments as needed to ensure appropriate staffing at all events

Participate in departmental research and publication of results

Maintain current membership in relevant professional societies

Provide faculty development with the use of simulation, simulation equipment and teaching strategies

Engage in community outreach programs

Represent the department and University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations

Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Qualifications:

Knowledge typically obtained through Bachelor’s degree or training within a healthcare or biomedical role

Experience with simulation education task trainers and hi-fidelity manikins for healthcare learners

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with simulation for anesthesiology, emergency medicine, respiratory or critical care Certification of CHSOS and/or CHSEKnowledge typically obtained through Master’s degree or training education

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