Simulation Specialist II (Technical Specialist II)

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967 Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia IT Security Nursing Robotics Sonography Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCCs highly-regarded transfer programs in Business Engineering Liberal Arts Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6500 evening weekend and online students STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty staff and students. With respect we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual cultural and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful committed and socially responsible graduates.

• Assist faculty with designing creating and building Clinical Simulation content using SMC authoring tools.
• Translate or apply faculty learning objectives and scenario development tools into the SMC competency model.
• Work collaboratively with faculty to help facilitate and guide the creation of dynamic and logical patient simulations.
• Assembles and/or reassembles various equipment and apparatus software for the simulations. Including Projectors and recording devices. EE sets up all of the rooms with cameras laptops and software.
• Tests various types of equipment and ensures that the equipment is working for 25 simulators. If equipment is not working identifies needs and contact manufacturer for support.
• Disassembles equipment to locate and determine malfunctions and take necessary steps to ensure proper working condition. Work with IT department if needed for technology preventive maintenance and repairs
• Work sims medical center leadership to help create and design outcome reports using resultant simulation learner data.
• Operate simulation equipment with the ability to follow medical aspects of training scenarios and makes appropriate adjustments based on participant actions.
• Computers Dell and Apple DVR Matrix TV monitors video recorders. Software recording of simulation activities and install cameras for each room.
• Works with a broad array of stakeholders to contribute to the development of educationally sound simulation curriculum (IE- Scenarios).
• Develop and maintain the SMC website materials and online learning resources.
• Input requests for the scheduling of all simulation rooms into scheduling program.
• Maintain and post schedule for simulation rooms and master calendar.
• Assist in preparing and delivering simulation encounters for conferences either on or off site.
• Provide assistance to students and faculty using patient simulation.
• Supervise and coordinate activities relative to ensuring the availability and proper operation of equipment instruments and operations. Collaborate with faculty and staff to produce set up break down maintain and organize equipment and materials for specific simulation events.
• Advise faculty and students as to simulation lab resources supplies equipment and related safety procedures.
• Run simulation events as required.
• Maintain safety standards with regard to use of equipment and hazardous waste disposal.
• Provide orientation for faculty students and others relevant to appropriate safety measures when working with simulation.
• Assist in tours and information sessions as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Certification/Licensed as a Healthcare Provider such as EMT Paramedic RN LPN or comparable.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare field.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in a patient simulation learning center. Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical experience in the installation repair maintenance or testing of electronic equipment; or (B) an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Self-Starter detail oriented.
• Enjoys and has a proven ability for learning new technologies.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Web software experience.
• Must possess polished interpersonal and verbal/written skills.
• Ability to supervise pt staff including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Associates degree in healthcare computer science or graphic arts preferred.
• Experience in course development and educational methodology.
• Experience operating and programming proprietary patient simulation software.
• Experience with learning management systems and content development technologies such as adobe captivate or Articulate is a plus.
• Demonstrable and applicable knowledge of adult learning theory instructional design and competency assessment HTML/AML design/coding and PHP coding experience is a plus.
• Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Significant demonstrated experience in computer use set up troubleshooting and maintenance. Preferred experience and skills with Windows and Macintosh Operating systems.
• Understanding of analog and digital audio-visual equipment.
• Understanding of medical equipment both electronic and mechanical.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot A/V Medical and Simulation related equipment.
• Ability to travel to conferences trainings and seminars as requested by the director.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with comfortable environmental conditions. Work involves a high activity level and pace and competing time demands.

This position frequently needs to move about inside the SIMS Lab/Center department and throughout the campus community to access equipment technology and in service of others.
Required to regularly communicate and interact with students employees faculty and the public. The position operates a computer and other office and technology equipment such as a copy Computers Dell and Apple DVR Matrix TV monitors video recorders copiers and printers.
Candidates must be able to position themselves to maintain SIMS equipment in lab including workspace areas that are on the surface and attached to ceiling or walls for video recording. Frequently moves technology equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. across campus in furtherance of duties.

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions and does not proscribed or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or subject to change.

Salary: $2268.91 Bi-Weekly ($58991.66 Annually) Grade 16 Step I. Salary commensurate with AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits: Yes Full Time position 37.5 hours
Union: AFSCME
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

All available positions are located at: applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter** resume and three (3) professional references.

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials licenses certifications and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex disability religion age veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions gender identity sex characteristics sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment or retaliation shall be referred to the Colleges Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator Kathryn C. Senie Ed.D J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCCs personnel and academic decisions programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility merit or fitness of applicants employees and students without regard to race color creed religion national origin age disability sex marital status military service gender identity genetic information sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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