Simulation Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Provo, Utah is seeking a part-time Simulation Specialist to advance technology-driven simulation experiences, supporting learning and operational excellence. You will operate and maintain simulators, assist faculty, and manage multimedia systems across Intermountain Health sites.

The role requires at least two years in clinical/technical environments, experience with AV equipment, data visualization tools, and strong communication.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, operation, or maintenance of tools within BI and data visualization platforms to build and manage surveys and databases.
• Provision, install, program, configure, operate, and maintain system hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
• Support simulation technologies for clinical skills improvement and research to enable patient safety.
• Operate simulators by running scenarios with faculty instructors.
• Ensure facility and equipment are organized and in place; provide technical support for multimedia systems and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adherence to consortium standards for security and performance.
• Lead technology education for staff, faculty, and learners; travel to support center-based and in-situ simulations.

Skills

AV equipment troubleshooting

Data visualization tools

Basic computer programs

Confidentiality

Clear technical communication

Quick learner

Education

BLS for Healthcare Professional

CHSOS Certification

CITI Certification

Clinical/technical background

SQL

Tools

SQL

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 Schedule

Part-time, 24 hours per week. Benefit eligible.

Flexible/variable scheduling within core business hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Job Essentials

Partners 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 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.


• 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 Qualifications

• Basic 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 Delta Community Hospital


• Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital


• Intermountain Health Orem Community Hospital


• Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital


• Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital


• Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.39 - $40.00

We 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.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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