TEMP Simulation Specialist GV9447

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is seeking a Simulation Specialist to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical simulation equipment and software used in clinical education.

The role also involves instructing simulation educators, staff and learners in using equipment and task trainers, and assisting with staffing, maintenance scheduling, inventory and purchasing. A dedicated team environment and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree required or conferred by start date.
• 2+ years of experience as a technician/technologist in a medical simulation center, hospital, or related medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot medical simulation equipment and software.
• Instruct and assist simulation educators/faculty and learners in using medical equipment and task trainers.
• Assist in staffing and maintenance scheduling, inventory and purchasing functions.
• Assist in development, setup, delivery and takedown of medical simulation education sessions.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Independent work

Teamwork

Learn new procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

Medical simulation equipment

Simulation software

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$22.00 Hourly

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About This Position

This is a Temporary role.

The candidate will be assigned to the OSUCOM-CN Tahlequah, OK Campus.

The Simulation Specialist serves as a technical expert who is able to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical simulation equipment and software associated. The Simulation Specialist also instructs and assists simulation educators/faculty and learners in the use of medical equipment and task trainers used in simulation. In addition, assists in operation activities such as staffing and maintenance scheduling, and inventory/purchasing functions. Assist in the development, setup, delivery, and takedown of medical simulation education sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 2+ years of experience as a technician/technologist in a medical simulation center, hospital, or related medical environment

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sustain healthy relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Demonstrate ability to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot hospital and technical equipment and software used in a clinical education environment
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to acquire new skills and learn new procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical
• Licensed nurse, paramedic, or emergency medicine technician. ACLS instructor preferred, or ability to become an ACLS instructor.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Licensed paramedic or emergency medicine technician with experience in simulation.