Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Air Methods is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist to coordinate and support human and non-human simulation activities. The role operates and maintains simulation, clinical, audiovisual, and related technology; prepares immersive learning environments; supports learners and faculty; and contributes to education, research, quality improvement, and equipment evaluation activities.
Responsibilities
- 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 an 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 within the center
- 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 (or assist to 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
- Maintains basic knowledge of common research methodologies
- Assist in the maintenance of routine records, updating databases and analyzing routine data/information as required
- 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
- Ensure optimal functioning of simulation technology and systems via updates, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair
- 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
- In collaboration with others, develop, evaluate, and refine scenarios for simulation experiences, utilizing role playing, props, and dialogue to create a realistic learning environment
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Travels between Air Methods’ simulation centers (approximately 50%)
Skills
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) or more years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree required within 4 years of hire (Tuition reimbursement available)
- 3+ years' experience in healthcare simulation operations
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to quickly and independently acquire new technological skills
- Time management skills to work independently without need for structured environment
- Be 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
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior EMS experience (EMT or Paramedic) preferred
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred
Benefits
- Remote: Yes
- Bachelor’s degree required within 4 years of hire (Tuition reimbursement available).
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