Simulation Specialist

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

Job summary

Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks a Simulation Specialist responsible for all operational functionality and support of hospital simulators and AV systems. The role involves communicating technical needs, designing new features, and supporting faculty in simulation-based educational activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree, has five years of experience, and possesses BLS certification. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value at our institution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational functionality of hospital simulators.
• Assist faculty in developing instructional curricula.
• Manage service contracts and warranties for simulators.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual technology during simulations.

Skills

Ability to anticipate needs of faculty

Knowledge of audiovisual technology

Ability to work with a diverse population

Experience with simulation scenarios

Proficiency in video post-production software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a work related field

Tools

B-Line AV system

FinalCut Pro

Job description

Category: Healthcare Support Services, Job Type: Full time, Shift: Day – 08 Hour, Location: Menlo Park, CA, Req: LP_00019219-2653817, Employee Group: Exempt, Benefits Eligible: Yes, Remote Eligible: No, Department: CPEI – Innovation Ctr, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. It’s 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 ID

LP_00019219-2653817

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

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. This 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.

• Analyzes and plans for technical enhancements and/or new technology implementation as well as integration capabilities for all new simulators that are being considered for the hospital.
• Assists 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.
• Develops and trains first line users in the system, helps team members to enhance their knowledge and use of the AV system.
• Develops standard operating procedures and works 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 develops quality assurance tracking and present analysis for use of technology.
• Implements updates and maintenance as well as disseminating information to users about changes and/or enhancements.
• Manages service contracts and warranties to be sure simulators will always be in working order. May need to make repairs on site or arrange for repairs. Researches and recommend simulators to hospital administrators.
• Operates the simulators and audiovisual technology during simulation sessions and conducts takedowns and cleanups 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 recommends changes as well as oversees support, maintenance and preparation of simulation devices (VR, Mannequin, etc).
• Works with AV vendors to design new interfaces to accommodate current and future systems and designs and identify optimal workflows utilizing technology in the hospital.
• Works 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a work related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of directly related work experience.

License/Certification: 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 program) and ability to edit simulation videos for educational use.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and as part of a team.
• Knowledge in running high fidelity mannequin‑based simulations.
• Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems including, importing of 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.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary 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. Accordingly, 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, or the perception of any of the above. 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, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.