Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a skilled professional to plan, coordinate, and maintain healthcare simulation programs and equipment. You will train staff and confederates, troubleshoot tech upgrades, and manage inventories while collecting data to support simulation activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across diverse teams and travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities as needed, with a focus on improving system-wide learning strategies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience or technology.
• Associate's Degree in Organizational Development or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel to Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate simulation programs, including setup, tear down, and equipment programming.
• Maintain and troubleshoot simulation equipment and software upgrades.
• Maintain and replenish inventory.
• Provide training and serve as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies.
• Keep up-to-date with current and emerging simulation technologies.
• Collect and coordinate data to support simulation activities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Support development of system-wide learning strategies with Advocate Aurora Health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritization

Problem solving

Travel

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Organizational Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 Providers certification 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.