Patient Simulation Informatics Coordinator (Two Positions Available) at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts

Patient Simulation Informatics Coordinator

Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Health & Patient Simulation, the Patient Simulation Informatics Coordinator will provide patient simulation informatics coordination capabilities for the simulation center to ensure participants receive quality education and services in simulated medical education.

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with designing clinical simulation content using SMC authoring tools.
• Coordinate the effective use of simulation technology in the simulation center.
• Work collaboratively to help facilitate and guide the creation of dynamic and logical technology use in SMC.
• Work with SMC leadership to create and design outcome reports using resultant simulation technology usage.
• Operate simulation equipment with the ability to follow medical aspects of training scenarios and makes appropriate adjustments based on participant actions.
• Works with a broad array of stakeholders to contribute to the development of educationally sound simulation curriculum (IE- Scenarios).
• Develop and maintain the SMC website materials and online learning resources.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and delivering simulation encounters for conferences, either on or off site.
• Trouble shoot for and implement minor repairs.
• Provide assistance to students and faculty using patient simulation.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to produce, set up, break down, maintain, and organize equipment and materials for specific simulation events.
• Direct faculty and students as to simulation lab resources, supplies, equipment and related safety procedures.
• Run simulation events as required.
• Maintain safety standards with regard to use of equipment and hazardous waste disposal.
• Provide orientation for faculty, students, and others relevant to appropriate safety measures when working with simulation
• Assist in tours and information sessions as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Certification/Licensed as a Paramedic, RN, or EMT or similar field/ IT and Informatics background will also be considered.
• 3 years of experience in one of these healthcare fields.
• Self-Starter, detail oriented.
• Enjoys and has a proven ability for learning new technologies.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and growing environment.
• Web software startup experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience in course development and educational methodology.
• Experience operating and programming proprietary patient simulation software.
• Experience with learning management systems and content development technologies such as adobe captivate or Articulate is a plus.
• Demonstrable and applicable knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design and competency assessment, HTML/AML design/coding and PHP coding experience is a plus.
• Ability to work as a team member and build collaborative relationships with all programs.
• Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines independently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Significant demonstrated experience in computer use, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance. Preferred experience and skills with Windows and Macintosh Operating systems.
• Understanding of analog and digital audio-visual equipment.
• Understanding of medical equipment, both electronic and mechanical.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot A/V, Medical and Simulation related equipment.
• Ability to travel to conferences, trainings and seminars as requested by the director.