Sr Simulation Operations Specialist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

• Working under moderate supervision, the incumbent will consult with instructors and faculty in the planning and implementation of complex, interprofessional and multidisciplinary simulation-based events, occurring within dedicated simulation training space and in situ space on the clinical unit, in order to advance simulation activities for education, assessment, research and process improvement purposes., * Serve as a consultant in the planning and implementation of simulation activities, including the selection of appropriate simulation methodologies based on provided objectives, course planning, delivery, debriefing and documentation.
• Support simulation activities by anticipating, preparing and providing the appropriate simulator, medical supplies and disposables required based upon provided scenario parameters.
• Provide technical support during simulated scenarios including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, web-based session recording software, monitors, LCD projectors as well as other necessary medical equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, virtual reality trainers and related multimedia peripherals.
• Serve as an operations specialist for simulation-based exercises by programming manikin software, facilitating simulation, pre and debriefing learners. Utilize medical knowledge to model realistic human physiological responses with variable oversight and serve as the “patient” voice”.
• Manage assets and stock items utilizing online inventory management system, advising administrator on equipment/disposables purchases needed to maintain appropriate inventory
• Plan, schedule and track courses to ensure that each has appropriately assigned space, simulation technician and other resources as needed.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• EMT-P or LPN

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate’s degree with 3+ years of Clinical Medical knowledge in paramedic, nursing or IT field
• OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of Advanced computer knowledge, simulation services, technologies and applications

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