Clinical Simulation Specialist - ED, Full -Time, Days

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist to support RQI processes, simulation centers and learner education for staff, physicians and trainees. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality outcomes, and hands-on use of simulation technology.

You'll operate center equipment, manage audio/visual systems, assist with scheduling, facilitate practice sessions, collect utilization data, and coordinate vendor services with Simulation Center leadership to maintain readiness

Qualifications

• Minimum required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
• EMT-B, EMT-P, RT, or RN.
• Required: 2-4 years of clinical experience.
• Preferred: 2 years of simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• RQI Overview & Maintenance: Assigns UC Health employees into the RQI system for quarterly assignments (BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP).
• Oversees and solves issues gaining access to the RQI platform for providers.
• Maintains RQI simulation carts and equipment; updates software and replaces parts as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Simulation experience

RN/EMT/RT certifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.

EMT-B, EMT-P, RT, or RN.

Required: 2-4 years of clinical experience. Preferred: 2 years of simulation experience.

Responsibilities

RQI Overview & Maintenance

• Assigns UC Health employees into the RQI system for quarterly assignments (BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP)
• Oversees and problem solves for providers experiencing issues gaining access to the RQI platform.
• Maintains RQI simulation carts and associated equipment (ex. Repair/replace parts of mannequins, ensure software updates are made to equipment and computer, replaces airway equipment as needed)

Simulation Operations & Technical Support (These duties involve managing equipment, technology, and logistics to ensure smooth simulation experiences):

• Operates and maintains center equipment, audio/visual, computer, and materials related to simulation learning in the healthcare center
• Operates simulators based on priorities identified by the simulation facilitator
• Assists with training facilitators in the use of simulation equipment
• Assists with scheduling simulation and skills rooms
• Assists in data collection and generate utilization reports as requested
• Engages in educational endeavors to maintain proficiency with simulation technology and use to facilitate learning

Simulation Facilitation & Educational Support (These duties focus on supporting learners, creating realistic scenarios, and promoting safety and quality):

• Supports/assists in role playing applications, props placement, and moulage set-up to create a virtual health care environment and experience
• Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals
• Assists in developing new simulation courses or training initiatives
• Provides simulation support in the clinical skills and simulation labs for staff, physicians, and other learners to meet learning objectives through simulation
• Promotes patient safety and quality outcomes
• Assists with the management of risk and safety issues

Simulator And Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains simulation equipment (ex. Simulators) including preventative maintenance
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulation
• Coordinates any necessary service from simulator vendor in partnership with Simulation Center leadership