Simulation Operation Specialist

Simulation Operation Specialist

The Simulation Operation Specialist (SOS) plays an integral role on the nursing education team ensuring that all simulation and laboratory equipment is maintained, set up, stored, and cleaned for each student simulation scenario and skills lab. The SOS will also have responsibility over the student skills lab; maintaining all supplies, set up, tear down based on the curriculum. The individual will have responsibility for stocking and ordering simulation and skill lab supplies. This candidate will possess exceptional communication skills as they will be interacting with faculty and students routinely. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Operations. This position is a part-time role (19 hours per week).

Essential Duties:

• Provides support in the use of simulation in healthcare settings
• Prepares and maintains lab equipment and materials related to simulation and skills
• Operates patient simulators for the duration of simulations
• Sets up and tears down rooms in preparation for various simulations and labs
• Collaborates with lab faculty to set up and tear down skills labs
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and operation manuals
• Maintains inventory for laboratory learning and simulation
• May operate and maintain audio/visual equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Two or more years of experience working in simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting: Preferred

Competencies:

• Expressed interest in healthcare simulation, along with pursuing healthcare simulation knowledge and education
• Completion of initial simulation training and annual requirements
• Understanding of AV systems software
• Use of PC, the Internet, simulation equipment, and basic nursing equipment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, teamwork, accountability, ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Comfort with acting some parts
• Ability to contribute to a healthy and respectful learning environment

Working Conditions:

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, filing cabinets, and other office equipment, typically found in such an environment. Exceptions to this environment are indicated below (i.e., noise exposure, exposure to natural elements, etc.). Exceptions: This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, simulation and lab equipment, etc. Physical demands: lift up to 50 lbs; stand and walk for long periods of time with some bending, stooping, and stretching.

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - View email address on click.appcast.io, with any questions