Division Clinical Simulation Specialist

About the Role

The Simulation Specialist is an essential role in facilitating medical simulation. This position integrates, maintains, and operates computer and audio-video (AV) technology, including manikins and surrounding simulation lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and ensures simulation and education-based technologies are maintained to ensure minimal downtime.
• Assesses equipment failures and remedies such issues 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, hardware, and software updates.
• Fosters a Service Excellence culture.
• Evaluates simulation and education-based technology to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Operates or assists with the operation of simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed.
• Provides consultation and orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, materials, and equipment operation.
• Works under pressure and reliably meets deadlines; works independently within designated parameters.
• Assists with scheduling and coordination of medical simulators.
• Maintains all equipment and ensures timely ordering and availability of supplies.
• Identifies performance opportunities or training needs related to simulation and provides coaching and development.
• Assists clinical educators with orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations.
• Contributes to strategic planning and business development within the area of responsibility.
• Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported events and in-services.
• Develops and maintains positive external relationships related to medical simulation.
• Identifies opportunities to support service line growth through medical simulation.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and advancements in medical simulation.
• Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and individuals.
• Operates within the annual budget and manages department performance accordingly.
• Participates in the annual budget process, providing input into department simulation equipment needs.
• Manages operating expenses, identifies cost-reduction opportunities, and implements savings actions.

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).
• Certification in Healthcare Operations Simulation (Preferred).

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital 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, 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.