Simulation Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a part-time Simulation Specialist in Salt Lake City to advance technology-driven simulation experiences across the network. You will partner with leaders and staff to design, operate, and maintain simulation tools and environments that enhance learning and patient safety.

Responsibilities include running scenarios with instructors, providing technical support for audiovisual systems and simulators, managing inventories, and leading technology education for staff

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in clinical or technical environments.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting audio visual or clinical equipment.
• Experience planning, participating in, and managing a variety of data visualization tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Partners in the design, operation, or maintenance of tools within business intelligence and data visualization programs to build and manage online surveys and databases.
• Oversees and implements technology for clinical skills improvement and research for the Simulation Consortium to enable systems innovation and patient safety improvements.
• Serves as simulator operator by running scenarios with faculty instructors and ensures facilities and equipment are organized and in place.
• Provides technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components (cameras, mixers, projectors, monitors, simulators, etc.).
• Maintains system hardware, operating systems, and platforms adhering to confidentiality, performance, and IS security standards.
• Collaborates with Simulation staff to identify technology needs for growth and sustainability; travels to support center-based and in situ simulations.
• Leads technology education for staff, faculty, and Simulation Program learners.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance, inventory, and procurement; manages scheduling conflicts with management.

Skills

AV troubleshooting

Data viz tools

Confidentiality

Tech communication

Tools

SQL

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:The Simulation Specialist plays a key role in advancing innovative, technology-driven simulation experiences that support Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values. Reporting to the Simulation Business Manager of Operations and Technology, this position partners closely with leaders and teams across the organization to deliver high-quality simulation solutions. This role is instrumental in coordinating and optimizing simulation technologies that enhance learning, collaboration, and operational excellence at all levels of the organization.Work SchedulePart-time, 24 hours per weekBenefit eligibleFlexible/variable scheduling within core business hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Job EssentialsPartners in the design, operation, or maintenance of tools within business intelligence and data visualization programs to build and manage online surveys and databases.Effectively provisions, installs, programs, configures, operates, and maintains system hardware, software, and related infrastructure.Oversees and implements technology for clinical skills improvement and research for the Simulation Consortium to enable systems innovation and the continuous improvement of patient safety.Serves as simulator operator by running scenarios with faculty instructors. Ensures that facility and equipment are organized and in place.Provides technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, monitors, LCD projectors, anesthesia machines, low and high-fidelity manikins/patient simulators, and other equipment.Ensures system hardware, operating systems, application platforms, and associated components adhere to consortium standards for confidentiality, performance, and IS security.Understands and applies the operations of different simulator technologies ranging from anatomic models and task trainers to screen-based simulations to full body patient simulators.Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging technologies including operational theory, design, and implementation.Collaborates with Simulation Consultant and other simulation staff to identify simulation technology needs for growth and sustainability.Assists faculty and other Simulation Center staff in the operational aspects of simulation.Leads technology education for staff, faculty, and Simulation Program learners.Travels to support center based and in situ simulations throughout the Intermountain Network of Care.Conducts routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates, and equipment purchases.Identifies potential equipment scheduling conflicts and assists management in resolving conflicts.Works with the Senior Simulation Specialist to maintain an inventory list of equipment sent for repair.Works with clinical engineering to ensure that equipment is repaired in a timely manner.Manages inventory including organizing, tracking, and restocking consumables used in simulation.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of experience in clinical or technical environments.Experience working with and troubleshooting audio visual or clinical equipment.Experience planning, participating in, and managing a variety of data visualization tools.Experience working with basic computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.Preferred QualificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professional.CHSOS Certification from Society for Simulation in Healthcare.CITI Certification.Clinical or technical background.Experience working with databases (SQL) to develop analyses.Experience with assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating training or learning programs. Experience working in simulation.Location:Intermountain Health Primary Childrens HospitalWork City:Salt Lake CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$25.39 - $40.00We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.