Clinical Simulation Specialist

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. More than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

About the Role

The Simulation Specialist is an essential role in facilitating medical simulation. This position is responsible for integrating, maintaining, and operating the computer and audio-video (AV) technology including manikins and surrounding simulation lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Quality
  • Monitors and ensures simulation and education-based technologies are maintained to ensure minimal downtime
  • Assesses equipment failures and remedies such failures in a timely fashion
  • Contributes to the development of curriculum and educational materials for different levels and types of training related to simulation
  • Interfaces with equipment manufacturers regarding troubleshooting equipment and systems problems and implements hardware and software updates in a timely basis
• Service
  • Fosters a Service Excellence culture
  • Evaluates simulation and education-based technology to identify opportunities for improvement and communicates the opportunities to immediate supervisor
  • Operates or assists with the operation of the simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed or requested by their supervisor or clinical educators leading the simulation training session
  • Responsible for the use of the Simulation Lab and equipment; provides consultation and orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment
  • Works under pressure and reliably meets deadlines
  • Works independently and reliably within parameters designated by immediate supervisor
  • Assists with scheduling and coordination of the medical simulators
  • Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and timely ordering and availability of supplies
• People
  • Identifies performance opportunities or training needs as it relates to simulation and provides coaching, development, and training to improve performance in the use of clinical simulation
  • Assists clinical educators with orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations
• Growth
  • Contributes to strategic planning and business development within area(s) of responsibility
  • Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services
  • Develops and maintains positive external relationships as it relates to medical simulation
  • Identifies opportunities to support service line growth through the use of medical simulation
  • Stays abreast of emerging technologies and advancements in medical simulation
  • Utilizes expertise to meet the present and future needs of simulation and technology-based education
  • Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals
• Finance
  • Operates within the annual budget
  • Manages department performance in accordance with established budget, including the utilization of staffing, supplies, and equipment
  • Participates in the annual budget process providing input into department simulation equipment needs
  • Manages operating expenses including the utilization of supplies and equipment
  • Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or healthcare technology (Preferred)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification (Preferred)
• Familiarity with operation of personal computers (Preferred)
• Familiarity with medical terminology and audio-visual equipment (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Certification in Healthcare Operations Simulation (Preferred)

Benefits

HealthTrust Clinical Education offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts