Simulations Operations Specialist External posting Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/ProfessionalHours perweek: 40 Work Schedule: 7:30am-5:30pm, 4 days per weekJOBSUMMARY: Under the direction of the simulation coordinator, the SimulationOperations Specialist will primarily manage and execute the operational aspectsof the Nursing Simulation Center, with technical support as a secondaryfunction. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Occasional evening or weekendshifts may be required.ESSENTIALDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with supervisor to organize, maintain, and restock skills lab and simulation laboratory supplies.
- Sets up and takes down simulation laboratory equipment and guides Student Mentors to assist as needed. May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab setup.
- Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality.
- Provides theatrical moulage for simulation scenarios as requested. Mixes fake body fluids and creates wounds.
- Sets up and maintains procedural simulators.
- Operates patient simulators and cameras as needed.
- Operates and maintains audio-visual systems.
- Provide recommendations on equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals.
- Maintains and repairs all simulation equipment, including patient simulators, computers, monitors, and a variety of medical equipment.
- Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including, but not limited to: Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment; Medication dispensing systems; Vital sign monitors.
- Program simulator software to model the simulator's physiological response to instructor specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and contacts vendors as needed.
- Provides technical assistance, support, and training to faculty, instructors, and staff in use of simulation equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
SUPERVISIONRECEIVED:General supervision is received from the Nursing Simulated Laboratory CoordinatorSUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/AMINIMUMQUALIFICAITONS:
- Associate's degree in any healthcare discipline, technology (medical and/or educational), or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.
- Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
- Ability to quickly learn new technology.
- Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
- Availability to work evenings/weekends.
- Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
- Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position without accommodations.
- Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn additional software programs.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in any healthcare discipline, computer/technology discipline, or related field.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
- Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.
- Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare-related field such as EMT, paramedic, or other allied health profession certification and training.
- Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware or software.
WORKINGCONDITIONS:Duties are generally performed inside and not exposedto adverse conditions. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required.Theabove reflects the general details considered necessary to describe theessential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustivestatement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent inthe job. It is not intended to limit orin any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and controlthe work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression orillustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties notmentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.Posted through: Open Until FilledApplicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.eduAbout SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a Great College to Work For (2016-2023).SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, req1802