Location: Latrobe,PA, USA
Position Title: Skills and Simulation Lab Operations Specialist
Reports to: Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Nursing
Supervises: Student Workers
Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Nursing, the Skills and Simulation Lab Specialist will play a pivotal role in the technical operations of the nursing skills and simulation labs within the Department of Nursing. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities related to skills lab, virtual reality, and simulation equipment, scheduling, maintenance, and inventory/supply management. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and educational insight to support the delivery of skills lab demonstrations, high-fidelity simulations, and virtual reality activities that enhance the learning experience of nursing students.
This position is a 12-month, full-time placement. Occasional (or regular) evening and weekend shifts may be required.
Required Qualifications:
* Clinical knowledge and experience working in a skills and/or simulation lab or experience in a healthcare related field such as EMT, paramedic, or other allied health profession certification and training.
* Experience in computer technology simulation lab operations or healthcare education.
* Strong technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.
* Familiarity with current trends in simulation education is a plus.
* Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist Certification required within 1 year of hire.
Education:
Combination of education, training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in possession of the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of this position. Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, information technology, or film preferred.
Experience:
* Experience in simulation lab operations, healthcare education, or computer technology.
* Strong technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Essential duties:
* Operate and maintain simulation and virtual reality equipment, including manikins and audio-visual systems.
* Program simulator software to model simulator's physiological response to instructor specifications.
* Operate patient simulators and cameras for the duration of simulations, provide verbal responses in scenarios, participate as a standardized participant, and other duties to support simulated experiences.
* Prepare medical supplies and instruments used in dry lab sessions designed to replicate real-life setting.
* Clean and maintain equipment, supplies, and facilities after simulation and virtual reality sessions.
* Maintain files of simulation cases and modules.
* Operate and maintain audio-visual and debriefing systems. Set up and take down simulation lab equipment (may involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up).
* Maintain and repair all simulation equipment, including patient simulators, computers, monitors and a variety of medical equipment; troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts vendors as needed.
* Collaborate with Director to organize, maintain and restock skills lab and simulation lab supplies. Provide recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
* Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia equipment, including beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment; medication dispensing systems; vital signs monitor.
* Provide theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested.
* Assist faculty in the development and implementation of simulation scenarios.
* Provide technical assistance, support and training to faculty, instructors and staff in the use of simulation technology.
* Manage the scheduling of lab resources.
* Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
* Collaborate with IT and multimedia teams to ensure seamless integration of technology.
* Conduct regular checks and maintenance of simulation equipment to ensure operational readiness.
* Maintain simulation activities and learner confidentiality.
* Collect data for evaluation, research, or grant requirements.
* Participate in departmental strategic planning and orientation/training of new SVC staff.
* Perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the director.
* Other duties as assigned.
Other duties:
* 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.
* Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware or software.
* Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
* Knowledge of the operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
* Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center.
Special challenges and environment:
Saint Vincent College's Skills, Simulation, and Virtual Reality Labs provide state-of-the-art facilities designed to simulate real-life clinical scenarios. The Skills and Simulation Lab Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that our nursing students receive the most realistic and educationally effective experiences possible.
* 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.
* Ability to quickly learn new technology
* Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
* Physical ability to lift, move, maintain and set up computer, audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.