Simulation Operations Specialist Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist for Woodstock Hospital to provide hands-on technical support for simulation systems, including maintenance of patient simulators and multimedia peripherals. You will assist in developing simulation-based education and run scenarios with facilitators.

The role requires proficiency with audio/visual equipment, PC/MAC applications, and knowledge of standard medical equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s in progress with completion within three years and two years’ healthcare simulation experience (or five years in healthcare simulation)
• Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment
• Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of standard medical equipment and patient simulators
• North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including maintenance and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers, and multimedia peripherals.
• Support development and implementation of simulation-based education.
• Serve as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios with facilitators.
• Support digital media and computer-based multimedia systems and components.
• Program simulator software with clinical scenario parameters.
• Ensure setup and breakdown of simulation environments, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Healthcare simulation experience

Audio/visual equipment

Communication/teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or in progress

Tools

PC and MAC applications (Microsoft Office)

Patient simulators setup/troubleshooting

Audio/Visual equipment usage

Job description

Simulation Operations Specialist Full Time Days

Location Woodstock, Illinois

Business Unit Woodstock Hospital

Job REQID 216714

Job Function General Healthcare

Shift Day Job (1st)

Type of Employment Full-Time

The salary range for this position is $26.38 - $34.30 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)


• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)


• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)


• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)


• Matching 401(k)


• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage


• Life insurance


• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus


• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Simulation Operations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers and related multimedia peripherals.


• Support the development and implementation of simulation-based education.


• Serve as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios together with simulation facilitators.


• Support the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components.


• Program simulator software with clinical scenario parameters.


• Ensure appropriate set up & breakdown/clean up (moulage, staging) of simulation environment, equipment, and supplies.


• Role played in simulated scenarios as necessary.


• Conduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner.


• Ensure simulation equipment functionality, security, and safety and/or appropriately troubleshoots, removes, disposes, or repairs equipment.


• Recommend replacements or new purchases of simulation-related equipment or supplies to Director.


• Train Simulation Facilitators and other simulation users in the operational/technical aspects of simulation.


• Schedule simulation experiences.


• Maintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s).


• Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates.


• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies.


• Assure compliance with program policies and procedures.


• Assists with the development of communication tools related to simulation (i.e. newsletter, corridors, and team site).


• Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities.


• Maintain data confidentiality and security.


• Assist or provide visitors and guided tours.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s in progress with completion within three years of assuming role AND Two-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation OR Five-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation or equivalent


• Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment


• Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite


• Working knowledge of the following areas:


• Standard medical equipment (such as IV pumps, ventilators, hospital beds)


• Installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of patient simulators.


• North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist


• Working knowledge and operations of medical simulation technologies & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KBPort, AV systems)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.