Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Simulation Education Program role in Park Ridge, IL. The position manages simulation-based learning activities, equipment setup, maintenance and data collection to support education initiatives across facilities.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Organizational Development or related field and 2 years of healthcare simulation or clinical tech experience, plus BLS certification. Travel to various Advocate facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) is required.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations or related healthcare tech roles.
• Associate’s Degree in Organizational Development or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates simulation-based programs with facilitators, including setup, tear down, equipment programming and maintenance.
• Maintains simulation equipment and coordinates upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Maintains and replenishes inventory as necessary.
• Provides training and acts as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies.
• Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging simulation technologies.
• Collects and coordinates accurate data in support of simulation activities.
• Manages internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Contributes to system-wide learning strategies for Advocate Aurora Academy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Ability to travel

Team player

Education

Associate’s Degree in Organizational Development or related field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Department:

10615 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Simulation Education Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule Monday - Friday with variable hours between 0700-1700. Occasional requests outside these hours.

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules and implements/coordinates simulation based programs in conjunction with simulation facilitators. This includes but is not limited to set up, tear down, programming of equipment, and basic maintenance of equipment.


• Maintains equipment utilized in simulation training. This includes coordinating and troubleshooting of equipment/software upgrades and regular maintenance.


• Maintains and replenishes inventory as necessary.


• Provides training and acts as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies.


• Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging simulation technologies.


• Collects and coordinates accurate data in support of simulation activities.


• Internal and external stakeholder management.


• Acts as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy to develop comprehensive system wide learning strategies, ensuring simulation is represented in our direction and priorities.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Education Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Organizational Development or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience or technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft office including Word and Excel.


• Detail oriented.


• Ability to organize and prioritize work.


• Flexible with changing priorities.


• Demonstrated problem solving ability.


• Ability to travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities.


• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.


• Ability to work as a member of a diverse team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to move equipment and learning materials (up to 50lbs).


• Exposed to a normal office environment


• Position requires travel and exposure to road and weather hazards.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training




• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job




• Incentive pay for select positions




• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs




• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability




• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses




• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave




• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs




• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.