Simulation Specialist-Simulation Center- CHIPS
Memphis, Tennessee
Employer: University of Tennessee
Industry:
Salary: $20.65 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Market Range: 07
Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Technology and Business Development, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for the technical operations of the campus-wide simulation center (CHIPS). This position will set up, operate, and maintain the vast array of simulation technology (e.g., task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent in a health-related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing comparable duties and responsibilities described above; OR Associate's degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a combination of education and related work experience to equal five (5) years. (Experience supporting simulation operations, experience/degree in engineering, or experience/degree in human factors is preferred).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Technology and Business Development, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for the technical operations of the campus-wide simulation center (CHIPS). This position will set up, operate, and maintain the vast array of simulation technology (e.g., task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and implements simulation events.
- Collaborates with the course director to ensure scenario programming (e.g., AV system, manikin, etc.), coordination of scheduling and internal resources, and comprehensive event documentation.
- Facilitates the use, operations, and audiovisual capture of various simulation modalities including task trainers, manikins, and standardized patients.
- Identifies and adheres to best practices for simulation operations specialists, including certification as an operations specialist.
- Edits and archives media generated from simulation events and debriefs including photographs, videos, etc.
- Expands the field of healthcare simulation; networks and collaborates with other healthcare simulation programs.
- Serves as an ambassador of UTHSC simulation program in local, regional, and national simulation venues/settings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent in a health-related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing comparable duties and responsibilities described above; OR Associate's degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a combination of education and related work experience to equal five (5) years. (Experience supporting simulation operations, experience/degree in engineering, or experience/degree in human factors is preferred).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of relevant information technology including software and hardware used to run a simulation center.
- Ability to cross-train and support operational staff.
- Skill in coordinating and managing complex schedules, calendars, activities, and events.
- Strong presentation and communication skills required.
- Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 24000001S3
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Memphis
ZIP: 38120