Program Manager, Sim Center

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking a Program Manager for its Simulation Center. This pivotal role involves managing the Standardized Patient program, collaborating with faculty, and enhancing simulation-based education for future healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading teams, developing educational cases, and utilizing technology effectively. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will play a key role in shaping the next generation of healthcare providers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in medical education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with standardized patients and technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SP program and assist in developing educational materials.
• Train standardized patients for simulation-based education.

Skills

Standardized Patient Training

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Technology Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMS SIMiQ

Kronos

25 Live

Taleo

Job description

Job Description

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Summary:

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care, achieved by faculty, staff, and learners who represent and serve its diverse community. In 2015, Temple University School of Medicine was renamed the Lewis Katz School of Medicine in honor of Temple alumnus, former trustee, and philanthropist Lewis Katz. The school enjoys a national reputation for training humanistic clinicians and biomedical scientists, a school that values technical excellence and cultural competence.

Katz School of Medicine has 27 basic science and clinical departments full and with over 700 full- and part-time faculty, 800 volunteer faculty, and more than 500 additional staff. With more than 11,000 alumni, Katz has trained a significant proportion of the physician base in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware region. Reflecting the excellent quality of a Temple medical education, the MD graduates are highly regarded by competitive residency training programs. They have made significant career contributions to both medical practice and medical research. Many have become department chairpersons, deans, and vice presidents of major academic medical centers. At Katz, students learn the true art and science of “doctoring.” The school’s world-class faculty sets the pace in key areas of investigation, pushing the boundaries of science to advance patient care.

The Katz School of Medicine home base is a modern, 11-story medical education and research building with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. The building opened in 2009 and boasts open-air research labs, smart classrooms, and a state-of-the-art anatomy lab. More than half of the space in the building is dedicated to research. With specialized research centers and strengths focused on population health, neuroscience, cancer, metabolic disease, lung disease, and inflammation, infectious diseases including HIV, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, and translational science, Katz conducts investigations to break new ground and trains future generations of researchers to follow suit. In addition to its Philadelphia campus, Katz has a four-year regional campus in Bethlehem, PA—the St. Luke’s University Health Network-Bethlehem. The Katz School of Medicine also provides opportunities for international students through educational affiliation agreements with universities worldwide. Visiting medical students may take up to two rotations within the program, and they must be full-time students in their final year of medical school.

Position Overview:

The Program Manager, Simulation Center, will work closely with all the simulation institute staff. They will assist the Director of the Standardized Patient (SP) Program in managing the program including implementation of doctoring I and II, PA, and other allied health student programs. They will assist the Director, SP Program in overseeing a large pool of SPs. In the absence of the Director, SP Program, the Program Manager, Simulation Center, will cover their responsibilities. This is a leadership position and requires someone with experience working with, and training standardized patients, hiring, case development, and critical review and data analysis of assessment. They need to have good attention to detail and be knowledgeable about information technology. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists the Director, SP Program in managing the SP program and covers responsibilities in their absence.
2. Works closely with doctoring, PA, and other allied health student-faculty in developing cases and program materials. Includes a critical preview of cases prior to use and analysis of data at the completion of the program and making recommendations to leadership for improvement.
3. Familiarity with SP methodology, or simulation education, knowledge of physical exam maneuvers and experience in adult learning.
4. Takes a leading role in implementing the Physician Assistant (PA), doctoring and other allied health student programs.
5. Ability to train standardized patients (SP) for simulation-based education and provide constructive feedback.
6. Scheduling of SP/PI personnel, facilities, and programs. Program invoicing. Managing SP hours in Kronos.
7. Development and preparation of operational documents. Develops and presents orientation for new PA and Medical Students to the Simulation Center as well as procedures and protocols for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCEs).
8. Observation of SPs and PIs for quality assurance.
9. Assists in hiring SPs and patient instructors (PIs). Leads hiring workshops and checks references.
10. Working knowledge of common applicable computer software and become proficient with the EMS SIMiQ clinical management operating platform and internal software such as 25 Live and Taleo.
11. Tracks SP program supplies and inventory.
12. Problem-solves technical and SP issues as they arise.
13. Participates in weekly doctoring meetings, monthly doctoring leadership meetings, and monthly Institute for Clinical Simulation (ICS) team meetings. Participates in Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) and Management meetings as needed.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself. We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1. Must have standardized patient training experience.
2. Must be able to lead a team of 70+ SPs.
3. Must be able to work independently and problem-solve.
4. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and good memorization skills.
5. Must have experience working with technology.
6. Must be flexible and adaptable.
7. Must agree to maintain the confidentiality of materials.
8. Acting experience can be useful but is not essential.

Preferred:

1. Theatre, performance or directing background.

This position requires a background check.

This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Medical Education and Research Building

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