Simulation Operations Spec I at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6105-000 / Coll Of Medicine-Cont Ed

College Division: USF Health-Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 4506 / Simulation Operations Spec.

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00047303

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation facilitates medical and surgical simulation scenarios using advanced technology to provide a platform for its educational and research activities. High fidelity and virtual reality simulators enable the honing of specific surgical skills including endoscopic, laparoscopic and interventional vascular, cardiology, and OB-Gyn procedures. Surgical labs feature leading edge, clinical grade technology such as laparoscopic high definition towers and Advanced Imaging Modalities (AIM), that provide a realistic and totally immersive environment for practicing general surgical skills, trauma OR and microsurgery. Training rooms feature video-recording with large monitors for real-time feedback and discussion and post-scenario debriefing.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Simulation uses various methodologies to train healthcare learners in realistic environments. The Sim Operations Specialist will execute simulated education programs, provide technical and/or clinical support for all experiential learning operations, including but not limited to preparation set up and breakdown, maintenance, inventory and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), surgical simulators, task trainers, surgical equipment and instruments, and related multimedia peripherals. Responsible for the safety and compliance of simulation activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Simulation Scenario:

Operate simulation equipment with the ability to manipulate physiologic data, follow medical aspects of scenarios, interpret participant's responses and make appropriate adjustments based on participant's actions. This requires the ability to program, test, assist, and operate computerized simulation scenarios in collaboration with content experts and faculty. Independently, or as part of a team, assists students and faculty educators in utilization of simulation equipment providing an appropriate orientation to simulator features and the simulated learning environment. Responsible for set-up and take down logistics of experiential learning activities to include equipment, instruments, often multiple events per day. Monitors inventory supplies and advises on procurement. Maintains simulation center as a clean, safe, operational facility and optimal learning environment.

Engineering:

Coordinate and execute life-like medical simulation scenarios including emergency medicine; life support; patient care; clinician/patient interactions. Analyze, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain medical diagnostic equipment, mechanical systems, instruments, and other equipment of the simulation labs. Conduct routine equipment maintenance; repairs manikins' hard-and software issues. Provides technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of computerized simulators and manikins, digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital analog converter, monitors, LCD projectors, anesthesia machines, diagnostic and other equipment.

Support Surgical Bioskills Simulation Scenario:

Coordinate and support surgical bioskills programs. May function as a scrub tech; assist with tissue specimens including delivery and setup for surgical activities. Responsible for set-up and take down logistics of bioskills activities; instrument sterilization; monitoring inventory supplies, gases, tissue needs.

Compliance:
Responsible for the safety and compliance of simulation activity, adhering to Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Accreditation Standards; universal precautions when exposed to tissue; USF and USF HPCC Policies and Procedures. Supports the use of digital media as per USF HPCC guidelines.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the discipline of work, and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved, to total 5 years. Related disciplines include:
- Medical Simulation
- IT/AV/ Computer
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Healthcare
- BioMedical or Health Sciences
- Surgical Technology
Some positions may require Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification or obtain CHSOS certification within one year of employment.

PREFERRED:

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE (any of the following):

- Medical terminology

- Experience with cadaveric tissue

- Patient simulation services, technologies, mechanics and applications

- Medical diagnostic equipment, tools, and instruments

- Computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions

- Audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing and editing

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37135

Original Posting Date: 06/05/2024

Posting End Date: 12/09/2024

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