Medical Education Technologist - Simulation Specialist

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Simulation Center seeks a Medical Education Technologist/Simulation Operation Specialist to oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of simulation technology at Atrium Health/Navicent. This role supports educational initiatives and provides expert training across learning modalities.

The position requires independent work, strong project management, and excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality educational solutions for faculty,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in technology, healthcare, or simulation field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Certification in healthcare simulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with simulation educators to create curricula based on best practices.
• Provides technical support to teammates to enhance learning.
• Evaluates new simulation products and maximizes their use for efficient learning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Customer service

Tools

A/V systems

Simulation software

Video editing tools

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the technical operations of Carolinas Simulation Center (CSC). Under the direction of the Simulation Education Managers, this position will set-up, operate, and maintain the vast array of simulation technology (e.g., task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems). This position will support simulation at Atrium Health, Navicent.

The Medical Education Technologists/ Simulation Operation Specialist (SOS) role is a professional, team-centered, and collaborative position responsible for providing simulation technology expertise, training, and support to Carolinas Simulation Center teammates and collaborators. The SOS provides direct support in the creation of simulation education curriculum through different learning modalities and works in collaboration with simulation educators, faculty, and teammates to develop these offerings. Provides training and support for technology platforms utilized by the various members of the medical education community. This position requires an individual to work with a high-level of independence, have strong project management, communication and collaboration skills, a willingness to provide superior customer service, and a passion for creating and supporting innovative educational solutions for leaders, faculty, students, residents, and fellows.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with simulation educator to create simulation education curricula for use in our undergraduate and graduate medical education programs, pre-licensure programs, Center for Advanced Practice, and the healthcare system, based on simulation best practice principles.
• Provides general technical support to teammates to enhance learning and assists with the implementation of teaching and learning solutions.
• Evaluates new and existing simulation products and generates ideas that maximizes use of products to support a more efficient and effective learning system for students, residents, team members and faculty.
• Works collaboratively with teammates to promote a culture that values and recognizes the importance of teaching excellence and active student learning by facilitating initiatives that foster collaboration, scholarship, and adoption of innovative and best practices.
• Develops and manages relationships with technology vendors to provide excellent service and support.
• Develops and maintains relationships across the enterprise to maximize potential for resource sharing, collaborative projects, and opportunities to create efficiencies as appropriate.
• Manages project timelines and coordinates with other team members to meet project outcomes.
• Plans, designs, develops, and facilitates video production and editing for educational initiatives, admissions, marketing, and other departments as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Works in a busy office environment. Frequent contact with various academic health professionals and students. Requires long periods of sitting, operating keyboard. Occasional lifting and walking on and off campus. Responsible to work in a safe manner. Local travel required.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

At least 2 years' experience in technology, healthcare, or simulation field preferred. Proficient in Microsoft office suite. Certification in healthcare simulation preferred.