Simulation Operations Specialist

Simulation Operations Specialist

About Curry College:

This full-time Program Coordinator position offers a unique opportunity to lead an innovative partnership with a major workforce development partner and help prepare students for entry-level healthcare careers. This role will act as Currys lead point person for managing this academic-workforce development partnership including execution delivery and development of non-credit/non-degree programming.

The coordinator provides instructional leadership and day-to-day oversight for non-credit/non-degree programming including Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Patient Care Technician (PCT) and related healthcare training programs. This hands-on leadership role combines theory laboratory and clinical teaching with coordination of curriculum delivery part-time instructors clinical partnerships and program operations serving as lead instructor for multiple cohorts annually.

The coordinator supports student success through ensuring consistent instruction competency-based assessment and timely guidance while ensuring accurate records completion of required program hours and alignment with applicable program approval and certification requirements. This role acts as the liaison between the College School of Nursing and Health Science Dean and our workforce development partner to collaboratively identify and develop future healthcare programming based on healthcare workforce trends and market needs.

The position is responsible for staff management including recruiting hiring and supervising supplemental instructors. The coordinator role oversees scheduling supplies and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for entry-level healthcare roles.

This position includes on-site classroom and laboratory instruction at the education space in Boston as well as travel to clinical affiliate locations. This role is a designed as weekday programming however schedules may vary based on cohort and clinical-site needs.

Job Description:

The Simulation Operations Specialist works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Simulation and Experiential Learning and individual faculty to provide technical and managerial support for the Curry College Nursing Simulation Program. This position is a 12 month full-time on-campus position with hours 12pm-8pm to provide coverage to our evening programming. Occasional (or regular) evening or weekend shifts may be required. The Simulation Operations Specialist will report to the Curry College School of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean.

Essential Functions:

1. Administrative Functions

• Manages the schedule for Curry College Nursing Simulation Center;
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals;
• Orders organizes maintains and restock skills lab and simulation laboratory supplies;
• Provides set-up of lab equipment/supplies for independent practice by students;
• Provides recommendations on equipment supplies and material purchases;
• Collects data for simulation lab utilization ongoing research or grant requirements;
• Participates on the Simulation Advisory Committee in an ex-officio capacity;
• Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality;
• Maintains the digital library of electronic simulations;
• Meets with faculty prior to implementing new simulations to help determine feasibility;
• Supervises student workers.

2. Simulation Functions:

• Programs simulator software to model simulators physiological response to instructor specifications;
• Operates patient simulators and cameras for the duration of simulations;
• Operates and maintains audio-visual and debriefing systems;
• Sets up and takes down learning environment equipment for skills lab health assessment and simulation scenarios:
• May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up.
• Maintains and repairs all simulation equipment including:
• Patient simulators computers monitors and a variety of medical equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and contacts vendors as needed.
• Manages warranties and maintenance agreements.
• Arranges scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Provides technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including:
• Beds/examination tables headwalls patient monitors and other health care equipment
• Medication dispensing systems
• Vital sign monitors
• Provides theatrical production (costuming and moulage) for simulation scenarios as requested;
• Mixes fake body fluids and creates wounds.
• Provides technical assistance support and training to faculty staff and student workers in use of simulation equipment.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality parameters of operation professional protocols and individual privacy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

Requirements:

Essential Characteristics:

• Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Expresses oneself clearly purposefully and effectively both written and verbal context. Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy congeniality cooperation sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to function independently attention to detail work under pressure prioritize multiple projects and handle confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree (high school graduate with specialty practice may be considered).
• Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent in the Information Technology Field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist
• Experience in simulation
• Healthcare experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Baccalaureate degree in related field such as computer science or information management
• Experience in a college setting with proven technical abilities across a variety or complex software systems relational databases and web-based programs.

Salary:

$24.00 to $28.00 hourly

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Stacey Hayes J.D. Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Office G01 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): B oston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: Email:

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

By submitting an application you are attesting the following:

I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed false statements omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.

I acknowledge and understand that the company is an at will employer. Therefore any employee (regular temporary or other type of category employee) may resign at any time just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time with or without cause with or without notice to the other party.

Required Experience:

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