Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist, Simulation Center

Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist, Simulation Center

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist performs the clinical operations of the simulation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist interacts with multiple disciplines to create trusting relationships across the healthcare industry. Provides leadership in simulation operations and learning objectives. Develops, implements, delivers, and provides sustainment of various immersive multi-disciplinary learning opportunities and programming. Aids in the prospectively error proofing our healthcare system through the in-situ simulation; identifying latent safety threats, assisting in the remedy of gaps/near misses related to crisis resource management knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified by the institutional Code Blue Committee, Process Improvement Committee(s), Regulatory and Safety Committee(s), and executive leadership. Supports the state-of-the-art educational and research missions of the institution. In conjunction with Sr. Simulation Operations Specialist, develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing educational programs that are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals. In conjunction with Sr. Simulation Operations Specialist as well as unit faculty and staff, assists in the development of scenarios in simulation for the teaching of learners. Assists with teaching and debriefing of simulation sessions. Creates and delivers presentations regarding simulation. Develops evidence-based educational materials and adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of simulation program using a variety of assessments tools. Evaluates patient environments, equipment and education gaps during simulations to identify safety threats and provides feedback to supervisors and managers for improvement. Assists in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and UT Southwestern Medical Center policy. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism, and ensures learner and staff confidentiality within the program. Supports team simulation research projects and utilizes current research findings in simulation to promote best practices in simulation design and operations. Supports and promotes simulation use across campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

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