Simulation Operations Specialist

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Job Summary:

Job Description:

SIMULATION ACTIVITIES & EDUCATION

• Partner with NEIU MSN-EP Simulation Center team and faculty to develop healthcare simulation experiences that utilize state of the art facility equipment and technology to achieve the educations goals and objectives of the MSN-EP program.

• Assist the MSN-EP Simulation Center team in preparing and maintaining accreditation requirements.

• Assist faculty staff and students with all simulation events.

• Assist with scheduling simulation activities.

• Contribute to the development of simulation scenarios for all simulated learning experiences.

• Assist with technology and simulation best-practice training for faculty and staff including safe simulation practices.

• Assist with the orientation of students faculty staff and clients to the MSN-EP Simulation Center.

EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

• Prepare and apply moulage to simulators.

• Assist with inventory management ordering and record keeping of equipment supplies and assets.

• Oversee equipment preparation setup and breakdown including setting up patient simulators task trainers hospital equipment. Assure all equipment is in good working order prior to the start of all learning sessions.

• Assist with programming managing equipment and manikins and delivering healthcare simulation scenarios.

• Program simulator software changes and operates software during simulation activities.

• Provide audio-visual support for simulation experiences.

• Provide necessary assessment and maintenance of simulators and task trainers with regular cleaning and replacement of disposable parts including updates and emergency repairs.

• Troubleshoot electrical or networking issues including auditing and testing all healthcare simulation equipment and systems according to current specification requirements.

• Collaborate with university information technology services to maintain MSN-EP Simulation Center technology.

• Provide specialized technical support/maintenance for computer-based multimedia systems and their components including operations of server infrastructure audio/visual equipment monitors and medical equipment.

• Provide technical support and maintenance for healthcare simulation technologies including all hardware and software upgrades to ensure equipment and systems run efficiently and according to system specifications.

• Perform emergency repairs of simulation equipment and systems.

• Research evaluate and recommend emerging technologies specific to simulation-based education equipment task trainers and simulators.

• Performs a moderate amount of walking transporting equipment occasional heavy lifting of equipment (up to 75 pounds). Must be able to see hear walk read and perform manual tasks with minimal accommodations.

DATA & REPORTING

• Assist with the management of records and data within the MSN-EP Simulation Center.

• Contribute to the development of the MSN-EP Simulation Center policies procedures best practices and process improvement.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree.

2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

3. Based on position requirements additional education training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.

Departmental Preferences:

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology physiology pharmacology and equipment.

• Proficient withdata collection data management and data reporting.

• Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education diversity and advocacy for adult learners.

• Self motivated with superior organizational skills.

• Maintains high standards of professional relationships.

• Experience working with typical medical equipment and computer-based instructional equipment (laptops projectors microphone systems video cameras monitors and screens).

• Strong collaborative working style to foster relationships with healthcare systems.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skill.

Hours: Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and may include days and evenings.

Location: El Centro Campus (3390 N Avondale Ave Chicago IL 60618)

Setting: In office not eligible for remote work.

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health dental and vision benefits sick and vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women Minorities Veterans and Persons with Disabilities as well as other qualified Illinois Universitys positions are contingent upon the Universitys receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.