Simulation Operations Manager

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and contributes to the enhancement of a high performing learner-centered environment.

• Directly supervises the simulation technicians and daily operations to ensure the highest level of customer service is delivered to faculty learners clients visitors and staff of the Center for Excellence in Practice.

• Ensures compliance with all simulation operating policies and procedures.

• Provides training and support for faculty and staff to increase understanding of the simulation technologies available and the appropriate use of simulation as a teaching strategy.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of simulation lab technology (to include but not limited to Laerdal control computers medical simulators task trainers A/V equipment KbPort systems and servers)

• Assesses learning needs and aligns or develops resources for simulation using the latest technology; including but not limited to software hardware web-based applications social media tools and other emerging technologies to produce simulation events virtual activities online case studies and multi stake holder simulation events.

• Negotiates contracts for programs facilities rental and specialized training. Coordinates logistics for simulation and healthcare events for existing clients and generates new relationships with external customers resulting in increased utilization of the facilities of the Center for Excellence in Practice. Identifies potential opportunities for additional simulation events.

• Collects and analyzes simulation usage and academic needs data to support forecasting of simulation expenses including but not limited to simulation personnel supplies durable medical equipment and new technology.

• Responsible for simulation equipment inventory and procurement of lab supplies and equipment.

• Collaborates with faculty and administration to determine the requirements for new hardware and software to support the administrative and pedagogical activities of the University.

• Works with the Director Center for Excellence in Practice to develop annual budget requests and provides simulation technology expertise to maintain high levels of efficiency in technical operations.

• Collaborates with the Director Center for Excellence in Practice the Undergraduate Nursing Simulation Committee and faculty to review simulation curricula and identify opportunities to utilize simulation.

• Coordinates the scheduling and resources to facilitate optimal utilization of simulation resources by establishing policies and standard practices related to the use of simulation providing orientation and recommendations to faculty and students regarding lab procedures and equipment use providing training relevant to new equipment and software and maintaining procedures for faculty and staff to sign-out equipment.

• Participates in day-to-day simulation activities including the preparation of simulation equipment clinical supplies and additional equipment needed for the learning experience.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the Undergraduate Nursing Simulation Committee.

• Reviews health professions education and simulation literature to maintain currency in existing and emerging simulation application technologies and the underlying educational principals to identify and implement evidence-based practices.

• Contacts vendors for information related to the purchase and installation of computer and network equipment and services.

• Maintains simulation electronic health record system.

• Maintains accurate documentation of the capabilities of simulation for use in marketing internally and externally to community organizations interested in simulationbased continuing education opportunities.

• Collaborates with faculty health care professionals and other personnel to develop and coordinate education laboratory and research projects.

• Contributes to and represents the University at conferences and educational opportunities.

• Participates in University initiatives and decision-making processes and supports the Universitys mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of an associate degree in technology education health professions or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience managing operations in a simulation education center

• 3-5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in simulation-based education and training evaluation of outcomes patient safety initiatives and implementation of innovative simulation-based education and training programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Demonstrated literacy of both hardware and software

• Experience problem solving technology systems

• Current with simulation education research and practice

• Experience with the use and maintenance of simulation equipment

• Collaborative approach to working with faculty staff and students

• Ability to handle all situations with tact professionalism and diplomacy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to represent simulation resources internally and to external constituencies

• Ability to train staff and faculty members on technical applications needed to support simulation-based teaching strategies.

• Experience in curriculum development and assessment for adult learners

• Simulation certification CHSOS CHSE CHSE-A or comparable certification or completed coursework in simulation education
  

Preferred

• Bachelors or masters degree preferred.

• Three years of experience in health sciences or health care education

• Three years of supervisory or lead experience in a simulation education or an equivalent experience

• Three years of experience working with simulation technologies.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Machinery/Equipment: High medium and low fidelity healthcare simulators; gas compressors; medical gases withaccompanying lines and valves; portable and stationary gas compressors; mounted cameras; view boards; transport litters

• Tools: Screwdrivers wrenches hammers utility knives hemostats electrical multi-meter medical supplies

• Software: Microsoft and Apple operating system applications Structured Query Language (SQL) server

• Frequest carrying and lifting 0-25 lbs; occassionally carrying and lifting 26-40 lbs

• Frequest standing walking and reaching; Occassionally sitting bending pushing pulling kneeling squatting twisting and balancing

• Frequent exposure to high pressure steam/gas; rare exposure to chemicals extreme noise levels or extreme temperatures

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