Educational Specialist (Simulation Technician, Pos #79543T)

Description

Title: Educational Specialist (Simulation Technician)

Position Number: 0079543T

Hiring Unit: UHM Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing

Location: Honolulu/Manoa Campus/UH West Oahu

Date Posted: April 22, 2024

Closing Date: May 6, 2024

Band: A

Minimum Monthly Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

Position is temporary with the possibility of conversion to permanent. This position is expected to provide support for the UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center (THSSC) operations at one or multiple UH campus locations. The UH THSSC brings real-life scenarios to the classroom so that students can gain the experience, confidence and skills they need to provide quality care. The center integrates state-of-the-art equipment, electronic patient records and practices currently used by the state's leading medical centers. Click HERE for a virtual/video tour of the THSSC, and see our simulation techs and students in action for an elevated experience in this state-of-the-art healthcare technology.

Upskilling opportunities will be available to the successful candidate. The position is expected to begin approximately May 2024 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs and/or availability of funds. To know more about the Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing (NAWSON), go to: https://nursing.hawaii.edu/.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Simulation Lab Technician, develops technical knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center's (THSSC) equipment.

• Operates and controls manikin functions, provides verbal responses in scenarios, participates as a standardized patient or confederate, and other duties to support simulated experience.

• Cleans and maintains equipment, supplies, and facility after simulation sessions.

• Assists Simulation Specialists with demonstration of THSSC equipment including simulators and the standardized patient program.

• Assists THSSC team members with integrating new equipment and software into the functions of the Center.

• Provides support to Simulation Specialists with training of and orientation for internal and external users.

• Assists with programming new scenarios into simulator equipment, collaborates to revise existing scripts to the goals of a particular session or audience's level of experience, and develops directories for each simulator instructor.

• Prepares medical supplies and instruments used in dry lab sessions designed to replicate actual life setting

• Assists with the annual and mid-year equipment preventive maintenance and inventory for THSSC.

• Conducts educational tours of THSSC.

• Participates in departmental strategic planning and orientation/training of new THSSC staff.

• Prepares facility, medical supplies, materials and instruments, and equipment for simulation sessions for High Fidelity and Standardized Patients, faculty and others.

• Maintains files of simulation cases and modules.

• Other Duties As Assigned.

() Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, social science, communications, education technology, health care or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for customer service in a laboratory setting, training, operations support in an education setting, health care; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in training, service-oriented occupations or operational support demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.

• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with training, interpersonal relationships, or operational support.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the training, servicing situations, or operational support environment.

• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

• Demonstrated ability to acquire new skills and learn new techniques to operate technology and equipment in a health care training and research environment.

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and make quick, decisive decisions in a changing health training and research environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with simulation learning.

• Experience working with students and faculty in an academic or research environment

• Familiarity with technology resources utilized in learning or research centers such as computer-based equipment, data bases, and audio visual systems.

• Experience providing logistical facility support, such as class, laboratory, meeting, or other activity set-up.

• Familiarity with medical instruments and equipment used in medical facility.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

• Current resume;

• Names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references;

• Copy of official transcripts. The original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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Inquiries:

Corie O. Fulgencio-Arre, HR Specialist; mcfa@hawaii.edu

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