Simulation Operations Specialist - Health Systems Patient Safety

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Simulation Operation Specialist to enhance their simulation program. This role involves creating a professional atmosphere for learners, leading simulation operations, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver immersive educational experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety and professionalism. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, PTO, and tuition reimbursement, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 18 months of healthcare simulation experience is required.
• BLS Certification may be required based on work area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and respect in the simulation program.
• Develop and implement immersive learning opportunities.

Skills

Healthcare Simulation Experience

Professionalism

Leadership in Simulation Operations

Crisis Resource Management

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Tools

Simulation Equipment

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Simulation Operation Specialist performs the operations of the simulation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Associate's Degree in a related field
• Experience
  Eighteen (18) months healthcare simulation experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification may be required based upon area of work within 60 Days.

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience as an EMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Anesthesia Technician, AV field or healthcare technologist.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (CHSOS) CERT HLTHCARE SIMULATN OPER SP Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification Upon Hire and (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire.

JOB DUTIES

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism to ensure psychological safety for learners within the program.
• Maintains a commitment to professionalism /role models behaviors of professionalism for all team and individual interactions.
• Interacts with multiple disciplines to create trusting relationships across the healthcare industry.
• Provides leadership in simulation operations and technology.
• In collaboration with the simulation team, develops, implements, delivers, and provides sustainment of various immersive multidisciplinary learning opportunities and programming.
• In collaboration with the simulation team, develops and supports hybrid simulation events using low-fidelity manikins, high-fidelity manikins and standardized patients.
• Aids in the prospective error proofing of our healthcare system through simulation; serving as a corrective action tool for RCA work, identifying latent safety threats, assisting in the remedy of gaps/near misses related to team communication, crisis resource management knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified.
• In conjunction with the clinical simulation team as well as applicable unit faculty and staff, assists and provides recommendations in the development of scenarios in simulation to ensure validity and realism for the teaching of learners.
• In collaboration with the simulation team, evaluates patient environments, equipment, and education gaps during simulations to identify safety threats and provide feedback to leadership for improvement.
• Supports the state-of-the-art educational and research missions of the institution.
• May provide mentorship, and/or train staff.
• Develops technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, trouble-shooting, and repairs.
• Responsible for maintenance, operations and supplies of simulators and equipment used in the program.
• Advances, supports and promotes simulation use across campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.