Medical Education Technologist - Simulation Specialist

About the Role

This position is responsible for the technical operations of Carolinas Simulation Center (CSC). Under the direction of the Simulation Education Managers, this role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining a vast array of simulation technology, including task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems. The Medical Education Technologist/Simulation Operation Specialist (SOS) supports simulation at Atrium Health, Navicent, providing simulation technology expertise, training, and support to teammates and collaborators.

The SOS provides direct support in creating simulation education curriculum through different learning modalities and collaborates with simulation educators, faculty, and teammates to develop these offerings. This role requires strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills, a commitment to superior customer service, and a passion for creating and supporting innovative educational solutions for leaders, faculty, students, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with simulation educators to create simulation education curricula for undergraduate and graduate medical education programs, pre-licensure programs, the Center for Advanced Practice, and the healthcare system, based on simulation best practice principles.
• Provides general technical support to teammates to enhance learning and assists with the implementation of teaching and learning solutions.
• Evaluates new and existing simulation products and generates ideas to maximize their use in supporting a more efficient and effective learning system for students, residents, team members, and faculty.
• Works collaboratively with teammates to promote a culture that values and recognizes the importance of teaching excellence and active student learning by facilitating initiatives that foster collaboration, scholarship, and adoption of innovative and best practices.
• Develops and manages relationships with technology vendors to provide excellent service and support.
• Develops and maintains relationships across the enterprise to maximize resource sharing, collaborative projects, and opportunities for creating efficiencies.
• Manages project timelines and coordinates with other team members to meet project outcomes.
• Plans, designs, develops, and facilitates video production and editing for educational initiatives, admissions, marketing, and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in technology, healthcare, or simulation field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certification in healthcare simulation preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a busy office environment with frequent contact with various academic health professionals and students.
• Requires long periods of sitting and operating a keyboard.
• Occasional lifting and walking on and off campus.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner.
• Local travel required.