Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Simulation Specialist will be responsible for managing and administering the simulation technology and sessions used in the Virtual Education and Simulation (VEST) Center. The Simulation Specialist will advise and consult with faculty, VEST Center administration, and the instructional support staff on the best practices for the integration of technology in simulation education.

M-F Day Shift - No Weekends 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitates the use of simulation for education, performance improvement, research, and equipment evaluation
Stay current in with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theory
Maintain and update simulation center’s database to include but not limited to the number of students and facilitators participating in a session
Develops simulation scenarios in conjunction with department management, coordinators, educators, physicians, nurses, and allied health providers to meet the educational needs of the Christiana Care Health System community
Manages and directs simulation activities
Assures compliance with regulatory and professional standards
Collects data on the effectiveness of simulation for student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making
Develops and delivers methods to evaluate student and facilitator satisfaction with departmental and simulation center programs
Identifies opportunities for improvement, innovation, and development of initiatives for the integration of simulation in clinical education
Maintains records of learner training according to approved policies
Provide prebrief and post brief for facilitators and learners to the principles of simulation training and debriefing techniques
Collaborates with Simulation Technical Assistant, Simulation Technology Specialist and coordinators to:Program patient care simulators, prepare scenario props, and create scenario moulage (make-up) to model physiological responses to the clinical and skill objectives
Set up, operate, and manipulate patient care simulators, related media, and computer equipment
Explains to learners the use of patient care simulators, related media, and computer equipment that will be used during the simulation scenario
Assure student compliance with center policies, procedures, and safety standards
Accurately, sets up, and operates patient care simulators/task trainers, related media and computer equipment
Restores rooms to pre-scenario conditions in a timely manner and returns items to their designated areas
Provides technical recommendation for simulation improvements
Operates instructional media equipment such as video cameras, multimedia computer systems, and audio/video distribution systems used in the VEST Center
Supports the short-, immediate, and long-term teaching, research, and revenue-generating goals of the VEST Center
Supports the development of course curricula. Uses technical knowledge of the VEST Center capabilities and procedures to confirm that curriculums are accurate and appropriate
Administers course curriculum as assigned
Acts as an expert user and trainer of all simulators (high and low fidelity) and associated
software programs
Acts an expert in the use of the education learning systems
Works in conjunction with the Simulation Technology Specialist to maintain the simulation equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations
Assists and advises management in areas such as procurement of hardware, software and audio/visual equipment including; cost, installation and use, software modification, and user education, training and orientation
Provides technical recommendations for simulation improvements
Analyzes and resolves user problems
Sustains ongoing annual education and development in medical simulation
Shadows clinical health professionals to maintain medical knowledge base
Attends one approved simulation conference per year or completes four approved web-based simulation education modules
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with VEST Center and CCHS employees, visitors, medical staff, students, personnel of community and state agencies, suppliers, press, government officials, and the general public

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Supervises and trains other professional and technical personnel, as well as graduate and medical students in selected technical aspects of simulation

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Directly reports to the Simulation Education Coordinator and Simulation Specialist Coordinator

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. required, M.S. preferred
RN or allied healthcare degree preferred
Minimum 5 years clinical experience as a health care professional required.
Experience working in a simulation education environment preferred.
Experience with operating patient simulation equipment preferred.
Experience as an ACLS instructor is strongly preferred.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of current clinical concepts and practices
Knowledge of Christiana Care and departmental specific standards, procedures, protocols, and policies
Knowledge of Quality Improvement purpose and process
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to mechanical systems, computer use, troubleshooting, and creative development of simulation materials
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to leadership, teaching, group dynamics, problem solving, research, coordination of systems, and staff development
Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all times
Ability to exercise judgement, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to make decisions and act independently
Skill in verbal and written communication with co-workers, physicians, nurses, educators, ancillary staff, and external contacts
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts
Ability to assess knowledge and developmental needs of course participants
Ability to perform technical skills and use equipment as outlined in procedures, protocols, and simulations demonstrating use of appropriate safety measures for students, employees, and self
Ability to prep and handle animal parts
Ability to prep and handle cadaver tissue
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS) within three years from hire date for 1.0 FTE and within 5 years if 0.5 FTE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Available upon request.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor simulation center.

Occasionally simulation sessions may occur outside the simulation center in whatever environment is being simulated.

Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit.