Job Summary
Were looking for a reliable and selfmotivated person to help support the SIM center functions and keep things working smoothly. This position is responsible for stepping in to serve in a wide variety of situations including: setting up equipment guiding SIM participants and actors applying medical makeup recording sessions and organizing the SIM testing/acting rooms etc. Although some technical skills will be trained and required we are primarily seeking someone reliable and responsible. This position supports simulation technologies and functions of the Simulation Center at the College of Nursing. Supports running medical simulations through the use of task trainers patient simulators virtual reality and actors as patients. Operates Sim Center equipment and provides technical support to students faculty and other users. Independently manages simulation room and mannequin setup and take down application of moulage medical equipment and supplies recording and playback. Supports Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) InterProfessional Education IPE immersive simulation experiences and other scheduled inpatient and outpatient simulation learning activities. This position has no responsibility for providing direct care to patients. *Please recognize that the three years of experience requirement may include a wide range of office healthcare production and general experience (you dont need extensive tech skills well train you). Also some college and some work experience may be combined to meet the Bachelors degree OR EQUIVALENT requirement below. If youre a good worker and uncertain whether you quite meet the requirements we welcome your application and will review it.
Responsibilities
1. Provides care periodic maintenance and repairs (as appropriate) of task trainers mannequins and other simulation center equipment under minimal supervision. Maintains cleanliness and order of specialized equipment and supplies. 2. Assists manager with tracking supply and equipment needs and costs. Participates in restocks and inventory. Supports College of Nursing activities in the Health Science Education Building HSEB Teaching lab by conducting inventory and restocking supplies and maintaining equipment and task trainers in good working condition. 3. Assists with maintaining accurate records and followup on overdue equipment. Checks in and out approved equipment and supplies such as health assessment kits to students and faculty. Assists in tracking time space allocation supplies etc. Provides support to faculty for required supplies and equipment and coordinates with the University Hospital in the acquisition and return of clean sterile and contaminated equipment. 4. Sets up the simulation room or Clinical Center in preparation for simulation scenarios; including equipment supplies mannequin moulage IT and video and automatic medication dispenser. 5. Programs mannequins in accordance with scenarios. Assists in preparing Standardized Patient for scenarios/clinical experience. 6. Assists faculty with resources for course needs related to simulation including but not limited to the AV system data capture software mannequin programming Standardized Patient preparation Electronic Health Records smart boards and medication dispensing units. 7. Provides first line technical support for computer based multimedia systems and their components operation of digital cameras video cameras audio/video mixer digital /analog converter monitors LCD Projectors and other equipment. 8. Supports activities in the HSEB Clinical Center by providing technical support for the BLine standardized patient testing system. Programs checklists and scenarios for the BLine system for use in the Clinical Center within the HSEB . 9. Runs the A/V equipment for the BLine system within the Clinical Center for Standardized Patient testing. Provides IT support for use of the BLine system including the creation of usernames and passwords for students and faculty troubleshooting problems that arise in during the recorded tests instructing students and faculty on how to view their videos afterward and working collaboratively with other Clinical Suite users. 10. Supports Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) Multi Objective Structured Examinations (MOSPEs) and InterProfessional Education IPE activities. 11. Supports computerized simulation in didactic and lab settings. Input patient information into the EMR as requested and as provided by facilitators for use in the scenarios. Provide a first line of defense for any computerrelated or UCARE AES related issues that come up within the Simulation Learning Center SLC for both faculty and students. 12. Participates in conferences and seminars as presenter and participant. Attends meetings and contributes to committee work as appropriate and as assigned by leadership. Stays current with the developments in the field of Simulation Technology. 13. Other general duties and functions as assigned. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years experience in information technology medical technology medical simulation and/or related technological/simulation experience (e.g. computers manikins monitoring systems Microsoft Office). Bachelors degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) in a related field is preferred. Ability to quickly absorb technical details of new technologies. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently. Ability to analyze prioritize and make decisions related to coordination of equipment supplies and general trouble shooting. Strong organizational skills required for time management and to prioritize conflicting demands. Customer service oriented with effective communication skills. Selfmotivated and willing to learn new skills. Ability to occasionally lift and use heavy or specialized medical equipment. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
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