Simulation Assistant, Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time Simulation Assistants for the Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety. This role involves supporting medical simulation events, coordinating with students and faculty.

Candidates must be comfortable with medical examinations, flexible in availability, and possess a mature professional attitude.

The position offers $15 per hour, and responsibilities include assisting with event logistics and student transitions.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with medical procedures like ultrasounds.
• Ability to wear a hospital gown during events.
• Understanding of Zoom technology is necessary.
• Demonstrated professionalism and respect is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical simulation events as assigned.
• Support operations and technical staff during events.
• Prepare equipment and manage event logistics.

Skills

Comfort with medical ultrasounds

Familiarity with Zoom

Professional attitude

Ability to work in diverse environments

Job description

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities

The Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety is looking for Simulation Assistants. This is a part‑time, hourly, as needed position and individuals will be assigned for medical simulation events, based on business need. Event hours typically range from early morning to later evening. Individuals will need to have flexible availability and will need to be comfortable with having medical ultrasounds performed and physical examinations performed on their body by our medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members. This position will also include assisting our operations, technical and educational staff with event timing, student transitions, equipment set up/strike down, and general administrative work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals must be comfortable with having multiple ultrasounds and physical examinations performed by instructors and medical student learners.
• Individuals must be comfortable with wearing a patient hospital gown for the duration of the event.
• Individuals should have extensive and working knowledge of Zoom.
• Individuals must have a mature and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Individuals should have some medical training and/or medical terminology knowledge.
• Individuals should have some general administrative and/or office assistant experience.
• Medical terminology/experience a plus
• Zoom/virtual meeting experience a plus

Salary Range

$15

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Contact Name

Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety

Contact Email

[e-mail]