Simulation Operations Specialist

About the role

The job manages academic, research, clinical or administrative programs of the University.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains simulator technologies ranging from anatomic models and task trainers to screen-based simulation to full-body patient simulators and virtual reality surgical simulators.
• Provides technical support and A/V setup during sessions as well as operational support of simulation software to ensure efficient operations needed to achieve session objectives.
• Ensures simulation scenarios are accurately set up with functioning task trainers, mannequins, and technology to ensure success.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, including technology, manikins, task trainers, and the mobile ambulance, across the Simulation Center.
• Serves as an internal consultant and external liaison for simulation technology matters. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Bridges the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating smooth integration of simulation technology into clinical and educational settings.
• Conducts timely administrative duties such as answering emails, typing reports, entering basic data, and photocopying.
• Travels to off-site locations across the UChicago Medicine health system and to community sites as needed.
• Supports adult learning principles and the learning experience for all center users, putting psychological safety at the forefront of all encounters.
• Serves as an active participant (i.e. imbedded actor) in simulation activities as needed.
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement of center operations, always looking to improve efficiency and experience.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and brings a growth-mindset to all duties, actively learning new technologies and skills, which may include participation in vendor maintenance training programs.

Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude for maintaining, calibrating, and repairing medical simulation equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator function.
• Knowledge of audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing and editing.
• Proficiency in MS software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), database management, and Internet utilization.
• Experience working with human patient simulators.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a technology or health-related field or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of direct patient care experience as an EMT, paramedic, nurse, or equivalent.
• Experience as a technician supporting cadaveric and tissue labs.

Skills

• Strong technical aptitude for maintaining, calibrating, and repairing medical simulation equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator function.
• Knowledge of audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing and editing.
• Proficiency in MS software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), database management, and Internet utilization.
• Experience working with human patient simulators.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Pay

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Schedule

40 Scheduled Weekly Hours