Simulation Laboratory Technician - Simulation Center - Temporary - Full Time

About the role

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains Simulation Center equipment, manikins, models, training equipment, audio/visual, computer, and materials related to simulation learning in the healthcare setting
• Maintains the Simulation Center case scenarios
• Supports/assists in role playing applications, props placement, and moulage set-up to create a virtual health care environment and experience
• Operates life-like manikin patient simulators based on priorities identified by the educators
• Aids in training resident physicians, faculty, nurses, and medical students in the use of simulation equipment
• Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal and external groups and/or individuals
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulations
• Engages in educational endeavors to maintain literacy and ability with simulation technology and use to facilitate learning
• Aids in scheduling simulation activities and skills rooms
• Aids in sign in lists, feedback forms and surveys
• Provides simulation support in the Simulation Center for associates, resident physicians, medical students, nurses and faculty to meet course objectives through simulation
• Promotes patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Aids in the management of risk and safety issues
• Generates utilization reports as requested
• Works with the Simulation Lab Director to develop self-directed learning and improvement
• Works closely with IT on the management, maintenance, and implementation of Simulation Center required Software (operating systems, applications, simulator software)
• Maintains and provides general upkeep of Simulation Center (Dishes, minor janitorial services, etc.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in technology or health-related field preferred
• Experience in simulation operations and training with at least one (1) year healthcare-based training experience, either hospital or EMS, required
• Previous experience in instructing basic and/or advanced life support training preferred

Qualifications

• General knowledge of anatomy
• Working knowledge of medical equipment, AV systems and medical terminology
• Proficient using MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; computer literacy and technical ability with Windows OS, Google Chrome, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons, including developing and using standard operating checklists
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate self-motivated work style and require little to no supervision
• Manage multiple priorities in dynamic environment with diverse clientele
• Effectively communicate/interpersonal skills to demonstrate during interaction with people of varying personalities, cultures, and professional disciplines

Skills

• Technical proficiency with simulation equipment and software
• Ability to maintain and update simulation scenarios
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Health Benefits coverage may be offered.

Pay

The estimated pay for this position is $28.1494 to $37.8304. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Schedule

Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).