Medical Simulation Instructor

Collin College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College in McKinney, TX is seeking a Simulation Lab Technician to support the operation of the Simulation Lab, prepare equipment, manikins, and AV systems for healthcare education.

The role requires an Associate degree, at least two years in healthcare or simulation tech, Texas license and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS preferred. This is an hourly, part-time position with a max of 19.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field required.
• Minimum two years in health care or simulation tech required.
• Texas license and BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS provider certification preferred.
• Security sensitive position; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in healthcare education with simulated experiences and debriefing.
• Prepare manikins, SPs, equipment, and supplies for scenarios.
• Monitor Day-to-day operations in the Simulation Center and maintain safety.
• Ensure completion of SE evaluation forms online or on paper.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel information and secure labs.

Skills

Manikin operation

AV troubleshooting

Medical equipment operation

Scenario development

Teaching skills

Verbal and written communication

Report generation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SynDaver manikins

Simulation equipment

Oxygen systems

Audiovisual systems

Job description

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the director of simulation, the individual will support the general operations of the Simulation Lab; prepare and/or operate simulation laboratory and associated equipment, medical simulators, computers, audio-visual equipment; prepares the appropriate and proper amount of materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach and evaluate each student during the simulated experience (SE); provide technical and general support during SE's, and cleans up manikin(s), equipment and supplies after SE's.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of healthcare-related education, providing appropriate simulated experiences that presents the student learning objectives outlined for the simulation, and provides debriefing opportunities and constructive feedback to students and/or faculty when requested.
• Prepare manikin(s) and/or standardized patients, equipment and supplies for upcoming simulation scenarios for the various programs as scheduled according to the written requests, ensuring each lab has the proper equipment and supplies for each student as requested.
• Assist with monitoring day-to-day activities in the Simulation Center and maintain a safe environment during the simulated experiences.
• Ensure evaluation of simulated experience (SE) forms are completed either on-line or on paper by students and/or attending faculty members after completion of SE.
• Ensure simulation labs, offices and files are adequately secured on a daily basis, and all personnel information is maintained with strictest confidentiality.
• Assist with the use and maintenance of the SynDaver manikins and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining an oxygen reserve for the building system, as well as individual oxygen bottles. This will include all compressed gases used in the health science programs.
• Assist with research, data collection, purchase recommendations and implementation of new simulation systems, including virtual reality systems.
• Assist with providing tours of the health science programs to various groups as scheduled.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting operations, and generating reports on missing or broken equipment and supplies.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of manikin operation and functions, manikin troubleshooting and repair
• Knowledge of audio-video operations and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of medical equipment operations
• Knowledge of scenario development and implementation
• Knowledge of compressed gas systems
• Knowledge of audio-video system operations/features
• Knowledge of computers and various software applications
• Mechanical skills
• Teaching skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to generate reports
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, plus climbing and balancing. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

Associate degree in related field from an accredited institution required.

Minimum of two (2) years related health care work experience in the chosen clinical field of practice, in simulation technology/education, general education or information technology required.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution

Teaching experience at community college level desired, preferably in health care education.

Licenses and Certifications

Current Texas license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification preferred.

This position is generally limited to working a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. (Maximum hours for employees with more than one part-time position at Collin College may vary.)

Equivalency Language

An additional two (2) years of health care work experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Compensation:

$34.50

Hourly

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.