Simulation and Operations Specialist

Job Duties

• Serve as simulator operator by programming, testing, and executing the scenarios.
• Participate in event and scenario planning meetings providing technical expertise on capabilities and limitations of equipment and facilities to meet curriculum needs.
• Develop technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of the simulation equipment.
• Support the quality of the programs within the Clinical Skills & Simulation Center by assisting with quality assurance and quality improvement under the direction of the associate director of CSSC. This includes observing live and prerecorded sessions.
• Support the technical and operational needs of the Standardized Patient program including assisting with proctoring, preparation, scheduling, and training sessions.
• Provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of digital cameras, audio, monitors, and other equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies.
• Maintain an active inventory of CSSC equipment.
• Install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of manikin components as directed by manufacturer support.
• Provide maintenance of equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations. Monitor scheduled maintenance to ensure that equipment is operational. Work with manufacturers or vendors to correct equipment deficiencies and maintain system to minimize down time.
• Monitor new technologies that may support the curriculum.
• Assist in faculty development concerning the operational aspects of simulation.
• Participate in technical trainings and conferences to stay current with simulation technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health care, education, communications, or a related field required.
• Two years continued use of simulation in healthcare education, research, or administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of education principles; simulation, computer knowledge and computer-based education.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or eligible preferred.

Tools and Equipment

• Use of Clinical Skills & Simulation Center computer and audio/visual system and Educational Management System
• Use of Simulator Technologies
• Use of various office equipment, i.e., copier, fax, shredder, printer, etc.

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.