Job Description

locations

Lynchburg, VA

time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R0007583

With oversight and direction from the Director and Medical Director of the Center for Standardized Patients and Simulation (CSPS), the Assistant Director of Simulation will manage all day-to-day operational aspects of simulation events sponsored by CSPS. Other primary duties will include operation and maintenance of all simulation equipment, depreciation and replacement of current simulation equipment, supervision of simulation specialists, and mentoring simulation specialists in the area of professional development and certification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Provides feedback on budgetary items including depreciation and replacement plan for all simulation equipment in the support of the Simulation program within CSPS.

2. Coordinates with the Assistant Director for Standardized Patients in the operation of standardized patient educational and assessment activities.

3. Supervises simulation specialist to assist with CSPS duties and oversee their professional development.

4. Operates and programs a variety of simulator technologies to produce clinical findings consistent with desired clinical scenarios.

5. Problem solves simulation technology collaboratively with LU IT.

6. Works with simulation staff and faculty to create realistic simulation environments utilizing appropriate simulation modalities, moulage, and props.

7. Administration over the continual preventative maintenance and testing on all simulators and task trainers.

8. Stays current on the latest simulation technologies and maintains simulation expertise by frequenting SimOps websites, and networking with other simulationists to share ideas, innovations, and solutions to common problems.

9. Sets up procedural and instructional labs, including PCM course labs. Maintains set-up logs and supply lists for each lab.

10. Works within B-line (LMS) to set-up and create recordings of simulation activities. Utilizes video playback for debriefing sessions, creates an organized storage system for AV recordings, and exports video footage for training of simulation staff, faculty, facilitators, and assessors.

11. Maintains an orderly, safe, and highly organized environment in all CSPS spaces.

12. Works collaboratively with departmental and LUCOM leaders in the development and administration of curriculum to support the advanced use of simulation in the full spectrum of medical education from first year through GME and CME.

13. Provides direction and oversight to per diem employees/volunteers for set-up and clean-up of educational events.

14. Serves as the quality control supervisor in overseeing and working alongside of departmental faculty and staff in training standardized patients participating in sim activities.

15. Assists student interest groups requesting educational activities involving CSPS assets and expertise.

16. Other duties as assigned and requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees 2 employees.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

1. Highschool degree or GED required.

2. Bachelor's degree preferred, with emphasis in health care or health professions degree.

3. Experience in medical education preferred.

4. Demonstrated experience working with healthcare simulation, standardized patients, and OSCEs.

5. Three (3) years' experience in administrative or clerical duties.

6. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Canvas.

7. Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature.

8. Certification as a Certified Healthcare Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred.

9. Knowledge of medical terminology.

10. Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems.

11. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

12. Demonstrated time management skills and organizational skills.

13. Ability to problem-solve.

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