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(Hybrid) Simulation Education Specialist - Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety

West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV · 1 mo ago
Full-time

About The Opportunity

Serves as a Simulation Specialists in the Health Sciences Center simulation center (STEPS) by programming, testing and running scenarios with faculty instructors. Provides faculty with instructional tools and technical support to carry out simulation sessions. Also, will be required to instruct students utilizing simulation modalities.

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • A 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments).
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field (RN, Paramedic, etc.). A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following: Previous experience in healthcare setting, pre-hospital or hospital Experience with course instruction and/or course coordination in educational disciplines such as BLS, ACLS, ATLS® or NDLS Any equivalent combination of related education and/or expereience will be considered.

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Knowledge of patient simulation services and instructional technologies.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology and clinical applications.
  • Knowledge of videotape recording, duplication, and editing.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of adult education.
  • Computer proficiency in PC-based software applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and web design.
  • Knowledge of basic computer networking.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize task demands and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely and meticulous manner demonstrating initiative and creativity.
  • Ability to coordinate and delegate training assignments, tasks, and schedules.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
  • Ability to assess situations and adapt to highly dynamic environment.
  • Willingness to work evening/weekends.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting, on occasion, and use specialized medical equipment.
  • Willingness to learn and teach above current Scope of Practice.
  • Familiarity with current trends in practice and willing to keep pace with a rapidly changing clinical and educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Instructor Course in accordance with the DOT/NHTSA 2002 National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors or equivalent Educational Methodology Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in critical care preferred (EMS, ICU, etc.)

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