Simulation Specialist

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a work related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
• License/Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• KNOWLEDGE
• These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.
• Ability to anticipate needs of faculty and staff during scenarios or in preparation of scenarios.
• Ability to communicate specialized technical requirements of simulation center, including mannequin based and standardized patient needs, to programmers or other technical persons for current and future AV and IT design.
• Ability to navigate non-intuitive software and complex AV systems.
• Ability to solicit and interpret requirements from end users (faculty, staff, etc.) with vendor engineers for development or enhancement of systems.
• Ability to use video postproduction software (Final

Benefits

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Simulation Specialist will have responsibility for all operational functionality and overseeing support of hospital simulators (mannequin, part-task, virtual reality) and the audio-visual system used for mannequinbased simulation and Standardized Patient exercises and assessment. This position will provide technical direction and support for escalated issues and incidents. This individual will have an in-depth knowledge of the architecture of the B-Line AV system and be able to communicate between system developers and endusers (faculty, staff, etc). The Simulation Specialist will design and implement new services and features for existing systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * Analyzes and plans for technical enhancements and/or new technology implementation as well as integration capabilities for all new simulators that are being considered for the hospital. * Assists faculty with design and development of instructional curricula that use various aspects of simulation as well as develop and test simulation scenarios and activities in the conduct of funded research projects. * Develops and trains first line users in the system, helps team members to enhance their knowledge and use of the AV system. * Develops standard operating procedures and works with other staff and faculty on policies and procedures that are related to AV use (including P&P on archiving video, revision control of scenarios in the system, viewing rights and options, etc). Also develops quality assurance tracking and present analysis for use of technology. * Implements updates and maintenance as well as disseminating information to users about changes and/or enhancements. * Manages service contracts and warranties to be sure simulators will always be in working order. May need to make repairs on site or arrange for repairs. Researches and recommend simulators to hospital administrators. * Operates the simulators and audiovisual technology during simulation sessions and conducts takedowns and cleanups of simulation and audiovisual and ancillary equipment and simulation rooms after simulation and conduct post-course documentation and archiving activities. * Test system input of all new technology applications and recommends changes as well as oversees support, maintenance and preparation of simulation devices (VR, Mannequin, etc). * Works with AV vendors to design new interfaces to accommodate current and future systems and designs and identify optimal workflows utilizing technology in the hospital. * Works with team members to assist in scenario development (or provide oversight to others) into B Line AV System and run mannequin- based and SP simulations.

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