Simulation Center Coordinator-Simulation Center

The University Of Mississippi USA - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Jackson, MS

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Simulation Center Coordinator at the University of Mississippi Medical Center plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the simulation center. This position is responsible for providing academic support, maintaining simulation laboratories, managing human simulators and equipment, and overseeing the supply inventory of the simulation center. The coordinator contributes to simulation-based teaching activities and collaborates closely with faculty and staff to enhance the learning experience for students. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a professional, safe, and confidential learning environment, ensuring that all participants can engage in experiential learning effectively. In this position, the coordinator will orient new students and faculty to the simulation center, assisting faculty with the practical application of simulation concepts. They will provide technical and operational support during simulation sessions, ensuring that all equipment is functioning correctly and that the learning environment is optimized. The coordinator will also be involved in pre-simulation activities, including setting up laboratories, preparing scenario props, and managing the control room for simulation activities. This includes operating simulation software and audiovisual systems to create realistic patient scenarios. The coordinator will contribute to high-fidelity simulations by operating life-sized manikins that respond to student actions, providing audio for the manikins, and playing various roles during scenarios. They will assist faculty in observing students and recording simulation sessions for debriefing purposes. Post-simulation, the coordinator will administer evaluations, provide technical feedback, and ensure that laboratories are cleaned and maintained according to established protocols. Additionally, the coordinator will manage the inventory of supplies, ensuring that all necessary materials are available and organized. They will maintain documentation related to the simulation center's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and confidentiality. The role also involves participating in community outreach programs and marketing efforts to promote the simulation center and its capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional, safe and confidential learning environment.
• Orients new students and faculty to the simulation center; assists faculty with practical application of the basic assumptions and concepts in simulation.
• Provides technical and simulation operations support for faculty and staff in preparation for, during and after the conduct of simulation sessions to optimize the learning experience.
• Performs pre-simulation activities, sets up simulation laboratories, and runs diagnostics on equipment using checklists.
• Prepares scenario props; assists in creating documentation for scenarios; sets up control room for simulation activity by initiating simulation software, digital audiovisual hardware and software systems.
• Contributes to high fidelity simulation; operates and manipulates computerized, interactive, life-sized manikins that provide realistic patient responses and outcomes.
• Follows direction of instructors and quickly manipulates simulator software during scenarios using pre-programmed steps to simulate real life responses.
• Provides audio for patient manikin as 'voice of the patient'; provides theatrical support by playing amateur and health care professional roles during simulation scenarios.
• Assists faculty in observing students; operates audio and video equipment to record simulation sessions; performs troubleshooting.
• Contributes to instruction of psychomotor skills in phlebotomy, Peripheral IV placement and other procedures using low fidelity simulators.
• Performs post simulation activities; operates audio and video equipment for debriefing; administers student evaluations of the simulation center experience.
• Cleans up laboratories using checklists; performs equipment checks and replenishes supplies.
• Performs regular operational checks and cleanings of equipment; oversees scheduled maintenance of equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensures simulation technology and equipment is kept secure and safe; troubleshoots equipment failures and consults with technical support as necessary.
• Assesses simulation center supply needs; maintains the process for inventory of supplies and procedures to prompt reordering.
• Performs academic support duties; maintains training attendance record, confidentiality agreements and opinion surveys.
• Transcribes hand-written comments; assists with setup and administration of exams; assists with entering exam questions into electronic learning software.
• Maintains simulation documentation by enforcing documented simulation center policies and procedures; manages documentation and secure storage of digital media.
• Participates in community outreach programs and marketing; contributes to conducting tours of the simulation center.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of medical and AV technology preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets handling).
• Excellent deductive reasoning.
• Great attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and update skills to meet changing demands.
• Commitment to facilitating experiential learning of trainees.
• Ability to maintain a safe and confidential learning environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with simulation technology and equipment.
• Familiarity with educational software and learning management systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options