Clinical Simulation Specialist II

GENERAL SUMMARYThe Clinical Simulation Specialist II serves as a technical expert who is able to set up operate maintain troubleshoot and in some cases repair simulation equipment hospital-type equipment used in clinical activities and AV/IT equipment used in simulation activities. The Clinical Simulation Specialist II also instructs and assists simulation faculty and learners in the use of technical equipment used in simulation. The qualified individual performs operational activities such as staff and maintenance scheduling lab utilization scheduling and inventory/purchasing functions. The Clinical Simulation Specialist 1 is familiar with the various modalities of simulation education and has a good grasp of simulation educational principles and is therefore able to assist in the development setup delivery and take-down of simulation education is a campus-based position located on the San Marcos campus in San Marcos CA and requires a presence on campus 5 days per DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperate and maintain simulation equipment task trainers computerized simulators and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow scenarios and make appropriate adjustments to technology and maintain simulation-related audio-video recording recommendations for the purchase of CapEx equipment supplies and materials required for simulation-based sessions. Complete ordering process of daily simulation operation equipment supplies and materialsCreate troubleshooting documents simulator checklists and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment. Set up and operate equipment/AV system in rooms including equipment supplies moulage etc. for simulation activities. Schedule and assist in training standardized patientsHire schedule and assist in training student workersCommunicate with faculty campus leadership and other campus constituents regarding CICP eventsOrganize and maintain simulation schedules and meet with faculty regarding scheduling concerns and confirmations based on the availability of physical and technical resourcesBuild and maintain simulation developed cases in EMSDevelop and execute simulation learning activities as supplemental to curriculum offered eventsMaintain accurate calendar records in EMS AdAstra and campus CICP calendarsMay be involved with the educational aspects of scenarios including debriefing/ learners to maintain a safe learning CICP simulation technology specialist for day-to-day operationsOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to view of the evolving needs and opportunities this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may IN ORGANIZATIONReports to: Sr. Manager of Simulation Education and OperationsPositions Supervised: Student Workers Part-Time contract workers Simulation technology specialistsTECHNICAL MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential be proficient with hardware such as PC and Mac computers video cameras and microphones Must be able to learn new technical systems quicklyMust engage with others in a collaborative and caring natureMust be flexible in work schedule as experiments may be scheduled during evenings and weekendsMust be highly organized detail-oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to master proprietary software quickly Must be able to perform mechanical electrical and heavy lifting tasks Must understand and abide by proper lab procedures that are essential to the safety of students and facultyEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors degree in a health sciences or related field3-5 years of simulation leadership or related educational technology experienceCertification from the NLN SIRC Society for Simulation in Healthcare or the Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional program preferred but not mandatoryExperience in IT support environment Experience with Microsoft WindowsExperience with audio/visual systemsTRAVELPosition may require travel to vendor sites and USAHS campuses; not to exceed 20%BUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and Results - Consistently achieving results even under tough - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as necessary.