MTS Level 6 - Simulation Operations Specialist - Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre - Faculty of Medicine

As a crucial member of the Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre (CLSC) team, the Simulation Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting the simulation curriculum delivery. Possessing a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience, the Simulation Operations Specialist plays an integral role supporting the Biomedical Engineering Technologist in the planning, development, and implementation of a wide variety of technologies, simulation spaces, and equipment including 3D printing initiatives, custom simulation aids, task trainers, and tools. The incumbent provides technical direction and management support for simulation operations, including preparation and maintenance of simulation technologies, clinical training systems, task trainers, and various other equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Simulation Program Manager, Simulation Program Assistant Manager, Biomedical Engineering Technologist and Faculty to schedule and coordinate simulation resources to meet the needs of learners and healthcare professionals within the CLSC and in all Acute Care healthcare facilities across Prince Edward Island
• Create custom, high-fidelity simulation task trainers and anatomical models
• Support large and complex simulation initiatives that have a provincial scope with a team of simulation operations specialists, facilitators and learners
• Prepare rooms for simulation session including performing moulage on manikins
• Operate simulation equipment during simulation activities.
• Support continual data collection of student and faculty utilization of simulation center
• Provide educational workshops to staff, clinical faculty, and students on CLSC policies and procedures to ensure safe usage of simulation equipment
• Assist the Simulation Program Assistant Managers with maintaining a clean and fully stocked simulation center
• Facilitate simulation equipment care and maintenance, including troubleshooting as needed
• Assisting the Simulation Program Manager with technical and operational systems design, policies, planning, and support for IT-related needs
• Working with leadership and staff to develop the capabilities of the Simulation Centre, evaluate new IT-related equipment, identify opportunities for technological improvement, and improve CLSC operations
• Participating in the development and creation of multimedia resources for students
• Training staff, faculty and students on the use and operation of simulation equipment
• Managing, organizing and archiving video recordings.
• Assisting in maintaining the CLSC equipment and supply inventory
• Performing other responsibilities and projects as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators.
• Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
• Utilize maintenance management systems to record and track maintenance activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Diploma in a Science, Technical or Healthcare field, OR two years' experience in a related field is required. A bachelor's degree in health sciences or computer science is preferred
• Three (3) years of specific experience in audiovisual, information technology or computer technology
• Experience in the operation, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer networks and audio-visual systems in an academic and/or healthcare related field
• Ability in providing technical assistance, including the ability to express technical information effectively to non-technical persons
• Experience in healthcare simulation considered an asset
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously in fast paced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to work varying hours/days/evening/weekends.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Position will require moderate lifting and carrying of manikins and supplies
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel and Power Point, and the Internet
• A Simulation Operations Specialists certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is highly preferred for this role