Simulation Specialist

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 56,867 - 75,423; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking a Simulation Specialist to oversee hospital simulators and provide technical direction for simulation and AV systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience.

This role involves collaborating with faculty, conducting trainings, and managing AV technology to enhance educational scenarios. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and plan for technical enhancements of simulators.
• Assist faculty in design of instructional curricula.
• Develop and train users in the AV system.
• Implement updates and maintenance of AV systems.
• Manage service contracts and warranties for simulators.

Skills

Ability to anticipate needs of faculty and staff

Ability to communicate specialized technical requirements

Ability to navigate non‑intuitive software

Knowledge of running high‑fidelity mannequin‑based simulations

Ability to work with a diverse population

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Video post‑production software (FinalCut Pro)

Simulation audio‑video operating systems (e.g. EMS, B‑Line)

Job description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It is why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. And it is why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Summary

The Simulation Specialist will have responsibility for all operational functionality and overseeing support of hospital simulators (mannequin, part‑task, virtual reality) and the audio‑visual system used for mannequin‑based simulation and Standardized Patient exercises and assessment. This position will provide technical direction and support for escalated issues and incidents. The individual will have an in‑depth knowledge of the architecture of the B‑Line AV system and be able to communicate between system developers and end‑users (faculty, staff, etc.). The Simulation Specialist will design and implement new services and features for existing systems.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Analyze and plan for technical enhancements and/or new technology implementation as well as integration capabilities for all new simulators that are being considered for the hospital.
• Assist faculty with design and development of instructional curricula that use various aspects of simulation as well as develop and test simulation scenarios and activities in the conduct of funded research projects.
• Develop and train first line users in the system, help team members to enhance their knowledge and use of the AV system.
• Develop standard operating procedures and work with other staff and faculty on policies and procedures that are related to AV use (including P&P on archiving video, revision control of scenarios in the system, viewing rights and options, etc.). Also develop quality assurance tracking and present analysis for use of technology.
• Implement updates and maintenance as well as disseminate information to users about changes and/or enhancements.
• Manage service contracts and warranties to ensure simulators will always be in working order. May need to make repairs on site or arrange for repairs. Research and recommend simulators to hospital administrators.
• Operate the simulators and audiovisual technology during simulation sessions and conduct takedowns and clean‑ups of simulation and audiovisual and ancillary equipment and simulation rooms after simulation and conduct post‑course documentation and archiving activities.
• Test system input of all new technology applications and recommend changes as well as oversee support, maintenance and preparation of simulation devices (VR, Mannequin, etc.).
• Work with AV vendors to design new interfaces to accommodate current and future systems and design and identify optimal workflows utilizing technology in the hospital.
• Work with team members to assist in scenario development (or provide oversight to others) into B‑Line AV System and run mannequin‑based and SP simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Knowledge

• Ability to anticipate needs of faculty and staff during scenarios or in preparation of scenarios.
• Ability to communicate specialized technical requirements of simulation center, including mannequin‑based and standardized patient needs, to programmers or other technical persons for current and future AV and IT design.
• Ability to navigate non‑intuitive software and complex AV systems.
• Ability to solicit and interpret requirements from end‑users (faculty, staff, etc.) with vendor engineers for development or enhancement of systems.
• Ability to use video post‑production software (FinalCut Pro or similar) and edit simulation videos for educational use.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of running high‑fidelity mannequin‑based simulations.
• Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems, including importing mock patient information (X‑rays, scans, etc.) and troubleshooting the equipment.
• Knowledge of function, setup, and operation of clinical equipment (such as anesthesia machine, ventilators, etc.).
• Knowledge of one or more simulation audio‑video operating systems (e.g. EMS, B‑Line, in‑house system).
• Knowledge of part‑task trainers (airway trainers, central line trainers, virtual reality laparoscopic simulators, etc.), as well as mannequin‑based simulators.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $41.28 to $54.75.

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.