Simulation Adjunct Instructor

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Simulation Adjunct Instructor to assist in clinical skills instruction and run simulations on a per-diem basis across campuses. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in medical simulation and 3 years in a healthcare role.

Responsibilities include teaching AHA courses and conducting debriefings. A professional certification in a healthcare field and a license to practice in Pennsylvania are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical simulation.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience as a healthcare provider.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lab instruction of clinical skills such as intubation and IV access.
• Operate mannequins and run pre‑programmed scenarios.
• Conduct debriefing of simulations using approved models.
• Teach various AHA courses.

Skills

Medical simulation experience

Field experience as a healthcare provider

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Field

Master’s Degree in Medical Simulation

Job description

About the Role

Simulation Adjunct Instructor reporting to the Manager of Clinical Simulation, will work on a per‑diem basis at the discretion of Site Managers across the three campuses. Responsibilities include instruction of clinical skills, running of simulations, debriefing, and teaching AHA courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide lab instruction of clinical skills such as intubation, IV access, central line placement, suturing, etc. (must be within scope of practice)
• Operate mannequins and run pre‑programmed scenarios with faculty instructors, ensuring all equipment is set up for course programs
• Assist in or conduct debriefing of simulations using PCOM‑approved debriefing models
• Teach various AHA courses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical simulation
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience as a healthcare provider (paramedic, nurse, or higher)
• Computer experience required
• High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Field preferred, Master’s Degree in Medical Simulation preferred)

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional Certification or License in healthcare related field (required)
• Licensed Healthcare provider in the state of Pennsylvania or Georgia (required)
• AHA – ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Provider (preferred), Instructor (preferred)
• AHA – BLS – Basic Life Support – Provider (required), Instructor (preferred)
• AHA – PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• CHSE – Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (preferred)

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and responsibilities of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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