Simulation Operations Specialist

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its mission of providing the highest quality of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

About the Role

The Simulation Operations Specialist works under moderate supervision to support simulation activities for education, assessment, research, and process improvement purposes. This position requires a combination of technical skills and interpersonal abilities to effectively manage and operate simulation equipment and respond to various scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Support simulation activities by preparing and providing the appropriate simulator, medical supplies, and disposables based on provided scenario parameters.
• Provide technical support during simulated scenarios, including operating digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixers, digital/analog converters, web-based session recording software, monitors, LCD projectors, and other necessary medical equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, virtual reality trainers, and related multimedia peripherals.
• Program patient manikin software to model human physiological responses with variable oversight and serve as the "patient" voice.
• Manage assets and stock items utilizing an online inventory management system, advising administrators on equipment/disposables purchases needed to maintain appropriate inventory.
• Review scheduled events to ensure that each has appropriately assigned space, simulation technicians, and other resources as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
• H.S. Diploma/GED is required (Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT is preferred).
• 4+ years basic medical knowledge and experience working with medical equipment.
• Experience as an EMT-B/EMT-P, Medical Technologist, and/or Computer IT Technician.
• Experience using medical simulators such as those manufactured by Laerdal is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:
• EMT-B/EMT-P, LPN, Medical Technologist license, and/or Computer IT Certification is required.

Skills

• Technical proficiency with medical simulators and related equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

On-site, Monday through Friday, 7am-4:00pm (7am-4pm occasionally 4:30pm and weekends based on the needs of the center).