Simulation Center Coordinator-Simulation Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Jackson, MS

Hospitals

About the position

The Simulation Center Coordinator at the University of Mississippi Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the simulation center. This position is responsible for maintaining simulation laboratories, human simulators, and equipment, as well as managing supplies essential for the center's operations. The coordinator contributes significantly to simulation-based teaching activities and collaborates closely with faculty and staff to enhance the educational experience of trainees. The role requires a commitment to facilitating experiential learning while ensuring a safe and confidential environment for all participants. 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 set up correctly and functioning optimally. This includes performing pre-simulation activities, setting up laboratories, running diagnostics on equipment, and preparing scenario props. The coordinator will also operate and manipulate computerized, interactive manikins to simulate realistic patient responses, following the direction of instructors during scenarios. Post-simulation, the coordinator will be responsible for debriefing sessions, administering student evaluations, and providing technical feedback on the simulation experience. They will maintain the cleanliness and organization of the laboratories, perform regular equipment checks, and oversee the maintenance of simulation technology. Additionally, the coordinator will manage the inventory of supplies, ensuring that the simulation center is well-stocked and that costs are minimized. Academic support duties will also be part of the role, including maintaining training records, assisting with exams, and managing documentation related to the simulation center's policies and procedures. The coordinator may also participate in community outreach programs and marketing efforts to promote the simulation center.

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; orients students, staff and faculty to the simulation environment and equipment; operates and manipulates computerized, interactive manikins that provide realistic patient responses.
• 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; provides technical evaluation of simulation experience; recommendations for simulation improvement.
• 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.
• Maintains training attendance record, confidentiality agreements and opinion surveys; assists with setup and administration of exams.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with simulation technology and equipment.
• Familiarity with educational software and exam administration.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement