Simulation Specialist

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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview |Apply for this Job Position Details Position Details Job Title SIMULATION SPECIALIST Position Number 8102883 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus & Hybrid ABSN Program-Downers Grove, IL Site Department Name CENTER FOR SIMULATION EDUC Location Code CENTER FOR SIM (02404A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No Duties and Responsibilities The Simulation Specialist in the Center for Simulation Education administers all lab simulations; oversees the implementation and integration of all new technologies, software, and equipment; and provides technical support for all simulation operations including the preparation, maintenance and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals. In addition, the Simulation Specialist is also responsible for assisting with data collection, data entry, and management of records, as it relates to research activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Runs simulations at the Lakeshore campus ( LSC )
• Conducts Interprofessional Simulations and fills-in for simulations running at the Health Sciences Campus
• Creates, maintains, and revises supply list for all simulations
• Develops and maintains a system to inventory all supplies and equipment
• Creates, maintains, and revises supply list for GNUR 238 skills lab lessons
• Collaborates with simulation educators on the development and revisions of simulation scenario scripts related to supply needs and technological recommendations
• Prepares simulation rooms and lab areas for scheduled educational sessions daily
• Assists in the collection of student evaluation data
• Manages simulation mannequin equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning mannequins used for both simulation and skills lab sessions; contacts mannequin IT support, as necessary
• Troubleshoots and repairs AV software, as necessary; contacts AV software IT support, as necessary
• Updates mannequin software as necessary
• Facilitate installation of new equipment and maintenance of current technology through collaborations with other LUC departments.
• Develops and maintains a system for tracking hours-of-use for each mannequin.
• Performs preventive maintenance on mannequins and lab equipment.
• Develops and maintains a system of organization for storing supplies within the simulation center.
• Provides orientation sessions and tours of the simulation lab.
• Provides training to simulation educators on use of mannequins and computer software.
• Completes closeout of prior academic year and prepares for upcoming academic year; revises scenarios, updating programming of mannequins and simulation software; updating binders and files.
• Assists with data collection, data entry and the management of records as it relates to the simulation lab research activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Minimum Education:

• Required:
  
  Associate’s degree
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree
• Specify Degree(s):
  Medical/allied health, computer or technical field

Minimum Experience:

• Required:
  
  1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree…