Simulation Operations Specialist
Air Methods
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for coordinating all aspects of human and non-human simulation activities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair audiovisual technology assets
- Responsible for oversight of CAE Learning Space and/or other simulation AV systems
- Provide pre-briefing and/or orientation to learning environment for learners, faculty, and other staff
- Maintain understanding of education principles, regulations, and standards/best practices
- Support all simulation center users in the safe and appropriate use of specialized equipment and resources
- Research, recommend, design, implement, and evaluate new educational experiences to enhance learners' simulation experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant health professions principles and practices
- Demonstrate safe operation of common medical equipment and associated resources
- Understand and apply universal precautions when working with biological materials
- Provide general support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair to clinical equipment used in the simulation center
- Maintain knowledge of current clinical practice and evidence-based research in human patient simulation and clinical skills education
- Support the design and implementation of learning experiences
- Ensure optimal functioning of technology and systems via testing, updates, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance
- Safeguard privacy and security of simulation center data and technology assets
- Coordinate access, availability, and scheduling of simulation spaces and resources
- Undertake stock control, ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained
- Ensure preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and comply with health and safety regulations
- Maintain documents and records in support of simulation center operations
- Manage or assist with planning, coordinating, and executing all simulation activities and services in alignment with Air Methods’ Education Blueprint
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Air Methods’ and industry policies, standards, and regulations
- Facilitate the use of simulation for education/clinical research, quality improvement, and equipment evaluation
- Provide support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies
- Contribute to and maintain simulation technology-related documentation
- Set up, program, operate, store, test, and calibrate simulators, task trainers, and other simulation equipment
- Prepare simulation environment to accurately represent a clinical setting using real and simulated clinical supplies and equipment
- Portray the role of a patient, family member, or other scenario participant as directed
- Research, create, apply, and remove moulage/special effects appropriate to the scenario to increase realism
- Provide comprehensive setup and implementation support for all simulation activities to create an immersive experience
- Create and/or fabricate realistic simulators, scenario props, and environments as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three (3) or more years’ related experience and/or training
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years’ experience in healthcare simulation operations
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Prior EMS experience (EMT or Paramedic) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to quickly and independently acquire new technological skills
- Time management skills to work independently without need for structured environment
- Comfortable working with cadaveric or animal tissue
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience programming and operating CAE and Gaumard simulators
- Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist Certification (CHSOS) required within 2 years of hire
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement available
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
audiovisual technology maintenancesimulation technology supportmedical equipment operationsimulation environment preparationprogramming CAE simulatorsoperating Gaumard simulatorstroubleshooting clinical equipmentdesigning educational experiencesimplementing learning experiencesstock control
Soft skills
time managementindependent workcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilityteam collaborationattention to detailcustomer serviceleadership
Certifications
Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist Certification (CHSOS)Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)