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*Description*

*Simulation Specialist - Danbury, CT*

*Full-time, 40 hours - 8-hour shifts between 6:30 and 5:00pm.*

*Summary:*

The Simulation Specialist facilitates and promotes the safe, appropriate, effective and efficient use of healthcare simulation methodology and technologies; in support of education, training and professional development for clinical and ancillary staff, students, and trainees. Reports to the Director of Simulation and collaborates with clinical educators, including physicians and nurses, in the development of simulation scenarios and programs. Accountable for maintaining an educationally productive environment that is physically and psychologically safe for learners. Provide expertise in available technology and resources for healthcare simulation; prepare, operate, and maintain equipment; and contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

*Responsibilities:*

1. Provides technical and educational support to faculty and learners to facilitate appropriate use of simulation resources.

2. Collaborates with clinical faculty and instructors in the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation scenarios/curricula to meet specific program objectives.

3. Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs simulation related equipment; including task trainers, high-fidelity manikins, A/V equipment, etc.

4. Maintains appropriate level of inventory for needed supplies; and procures supplies and equipment as needed.

5. Participates in programmatic needs assessment as well as the selection and purchase of equipment to meet emerging/changing needs of the Network.

6. Liaisons with vendors to understand all aspects of equipment, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate repairs.

7. Physically prepares the environment prior to each event, ensuring availability and functionality of necessary equipment and supplies; and subsequently breaks down and cleans following each event.

8. Oversees simulation program/event logisticsto maximize access and impact and minimize any waste.

9. Documents new programs, curricula, and/or scenarios so that efforts can be repeated reliably.

10. Tracks, records, and compiles utilization statistics and program evaluations.

11. Maintains a safe and organized simulation facility.

12. Applies creativity and innovation to improve and broaden the application of simulation to meet new and existing challenges and improve the simulation services offered by Nuvance Health.

13. Oversees daily activities of the Simulation Technician and provides input into their annual review.

14. Creates educational and operational documents and multi-media products to support curricula.

15. Contributes to body of simulation scholarship, in regional and national forums, sharing innovations, insights, and observations, as appropriate, with the broader simulation community, to advance the science and art of healthcare simulation.

16. Remains current in existing and emerging simulation best practices, technologies, and methods.

17. Performs other duties as assigned

*Requirements:*

* Bachelor's Degree or Certification and experience as a paramedic or advanced EMT.

* At least 3 years experience in healthcare or education. Previous experience in healthcare simulation is a plus, but not required. The right candidate will receive training.

* Required: Strong commitment to customer service; proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and other common desktop computer applications; the ability to rapidly learn and apply new technology (hardware and software); skilled in communicating technical and complicated information to non-technical people; ability to work well under pressure.

* Desired but not required: understanding of medical vocabulary.

* Certification as simulation educator or operations specialist within 2 years of hire.

* Current valid drivers license.

*Other Information:*

Simulation Specialists are assigned to a location, for which they are primarily responsible, but function as part of a team supporting simulation across Nuvance Health and will therefore travel between sites, regularly, as demands and work volume fluctuates. Simulation Program Specialists must be a strong communicator and excellent team player. However, they must also be self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision.

*Working Conditions:*

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Department: Simulation Center

Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.