Simulation Assistant, Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Virginia is seeking a Simulation Assistant for the Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety. This part-time, entry-level position involves assisting with medical simulation events and requires individuals to be comfortable with medical ultrasounds and physical exams performed by students and faculty. Applicants should possess a mature attitude and be proficient with Zoom. The role offers a salary of $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with having multiple ultrasounds and physical examinations.
• Willing to wear a patient hospital gown during events.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical simulation events based on business needs.
• Support technical and educational staff with event operations.

Skills

Comfortable with medical ultrasounds

Extensive knowledge of Zoom

Mature and professional attitude

Ability to work in a respectful environment

Job description

Simulation Assistant, Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety

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Benefits

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

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.

Position Responsibilities

Individuals will need to have flexible availability and be comfortable with medical ultrasounds and physical examinations performed by instructors and medical student learners. They will also assist operations, technical, and educational staff with event timing, student transitions, equipment set up/strike down, and general administrative work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Comfortable with having multiple ultrasounds and physical examinations performed by instructors and medical student learners.
• Comfortable with wearing a patient hospital gown for the duration of the event.
• Extensive and working knowledge of Zoom.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some medical training and/or medical terminology knowledge.
• General administrative and/or office assistant experience.
• Medical terminology/experience a plus.
• Zoom/virtual meeting experience a plus.

Salary

$15

FLSA Exemption Status

Non‑Exempt

Contact

Contact Name: Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety
Contact Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Higher Education