Medical Education Technologist - Simulation Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Education Technologist/SOS to manage the technical operations of Carolinas Simulation Center and support Atrium Health/Navicent. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining simulation technology, including high- and low-fidelity manikins, software, and audiovisual systems.

The position requires independent work, strong project management, communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to superior customer service while developing

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 for undergrad and graduate medical education programs.
• Provides general technical support to teammates to enhance learning and assists with teaching and learning solutions.
• Evaluates new and existing simulation products and suggests improvements for efficient learning.
• Works with teammates to promote teaching excellence and active student learning.
• Plans, designs, develops, and facilitates video production and editing for educational initiatives.

Skills

Technical operations

Training and support

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Certification in healthcare simulation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department 10615 Enterprise Corporate - Simulation Education Program

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Varies

Pay Range $33.05 - $49.60

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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.