SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIST

About the role

The Simulation Technologist is responsible for the integration of simulation into Campbell County Health. The Simulation Technologist will work across the organization to increase and document competency, confidence, and skill level. This position is supervised by and reports to the Manager Professional Development and Emergency Preparedness.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Department Directors/Managers and Payroll, administers the organization-wide Preceptor and Mentor Program, including processing of applications and payouts.
• In collaboration with educational institutions, CCH Department Directors/Managers and CCH Physician Recruitment, administers all student clinical experience organization-wide including onboarding and orientation.
• Programs software to simulate situations.
• Supports/assists in role playing, applications, and props to create a virtual healthcare setting.
• Works with Gillette College to schedule use of Simulation Center and equipment.
• Develops, implements and evaluates simulation sessions.
• Maintains supplies and equipment needed for simulation.
• Provides recommendations for budget and purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials related to simulation.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance and upgrades of simulation equipment in conjunction with Gillette College's simulation faculty.
• Attends meetings or continuing education to maintain and enhance skills with simulation technology and use.
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment and operation manuals.
• Initiates and administers records for organization-wide competency program utilizing current learning management system.
• Teaches CPR courses for the CCH AHA Training Center, as needed.
• Coordinates NRP education for the organization.
• Provides backup during work absence (PTO/PSL) of the LMS Administrator.
• Maintains Health Sciences Education Center rooms and schedule in conjunction with E-Learning Specialist.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in technology preferred.
• Licensure: None.
• Experience: Healthcare and simulation lab preferred.
• Certifications required: AHA BLS Instructor.

Skills

• The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR).
• Professional and practical communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to visually assess and monitor.
• Ability to initiate projects and follow through independently.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload with minimal supervision.
• Requires both the coordination and completion of tasks under deadlines.
• Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record.
• Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.