Simulation Operations Specialist-Simulation Center-CHIPS (2 Openings)

Simulation Operations Specialist-Simulation Center-CHIPS (2 Openings) - 240000009G 

Description

 

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 : 

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 nine (8) 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.

 

 

Job
  Other Tech/Para-Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Simulation Center 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Mar 5, 2024, 10:00:10 AM