The Instructional Services Coordinator provides support to the Anesthesia Instructional Services Specialist and Sim Center Director. Will also assist the Quality and Operations Improvement Coordinator as it relates to the simulation center activities. Assists in the implementation of education training and research programs associated with the patient simulator programs. Facilitates the achievement of operational and safety goals of the organization through operational support development and performing simulation activities.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide manikin (CAE Healthcare Laerdal and Gaumard) operations for the simulation center via established protocols.
Build new simulations into the manikin software.
Maintain assure calibration troubleshoot and repair of manikins and task trainers.
Assist with audiovisual equipment and applications.
Schedule prepare and provide logistics and support strategies for all programs related to the patient simulation center (e.g. Patient Simulations Perioperative Team Simulations Skills Workshops and Team-Based Simulation Design and Debriefing).
Plan coordinate andor conduct training classes and equipment demonstrations.
Coordinate Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities related to the Anesthesia Department.
Collect enter verify format and present simulation and quality improvement statistics for faculty reviews departmental administrative annual requirements and Joint Commission biannual reviews.
Provide recommendations to identify and address root cause analysis (RCA).
Assist with preparing and presenting education and training programs related to simulation quality improvement quality control and quality assurance.
Assist in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops and in the writing of project reports articles and other documents.
Participate in staff conferences related to the progress of projects.
Participate in the development of general goals for research projects and in the planning of the work related to all medical staff in training.
Identify supply needs order organize oversee the use repurpose outdated supplies necessary for simulation projects.
Maintain confidentiality as related to simulation operations events participants or patients.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
For a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About The Department of Anesthesia:
The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence compassionate care continuous improvement innovative research and collaborative learning.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree with or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage small and large group interaction.
Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
Desired Qualifications
1-3 years in research biological or a medical specialty.
6 months - 1 year administrative program or teaching (developing teaching material).
Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience in anatomy and physiology.
Lean Sigma.
The ability to diagnose repair and maintain basic scientific equipment.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 for calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contact Joseph Mulangaliro at
Required Experience:
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