Simulation Center Manager

Position Title Simulation Center Manager Job Type Staff Position Information

School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants for a Simulations Center Manager for the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. We seek candidates who can work with diverse faculty and students. This is a 12-month, full-time exempt position. The position reports to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy & Health Professions but will work closely with the Department Chairs and faculty in the departments of Pharmacy Practice & Administration, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant to assist in meeting the program and accreditation requirements. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Information:

The Simulation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the simulation center. The Simulation Manager oversees the preparation, maintenance, inventory, and operation of all simulation equipment/supplies and collaborates with faculty to design, plan, implement, and schedule simulation activities. The Manager ensures adherence to the center's policies and procedures and assists in meeting specific program policies, course objectives, and outcomes. The Manager will also oversee Standardized Patients training and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and test simulation-based clinical education activities/scenarios.

• Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation center to provide a wide variety of patient and clinical simulation experiences.

• Act as the primary contact for scheduling all SPHP departments and external clients utilizing the simulation center.

• Coordinate workflow and scheduling between departments.

• Oversee the regular maintenance of all simulation equipment, including:

• Human patient simulators (HPS), computers, monitors, and a variety of clinical medical equipment.

• Audiovisual and debriefing systems.

• Surgical simulators.

• Extended reality laboratory computers and other equipment.

• Communicate effectively with vendors to ensure optimal maintenance, repair, and updates for the equipment/technology.

• Coordinate upgrades to software and equipment as needed.

• Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including:

• Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment.

• Medication dispensing systems. o Vital sign monitors.

• Organize and restock simulation laboratory supplies.

• Oversee the setup and take down of simulation laboratory equipment - allowing for rapid turnover of simulation lab set-up as necessary.

• Monitor and prepare laboratory budget.

• Provide recommendations for equipment and supply purchases anticipating future changes in technology.

• Ensures safety for all users.

• Maintain the laboratory areas to meet regulation and accreditation standards.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty from the following departments: Pharmacy Practice & Administration, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant.

• Incorporate best practice and evidenced-based research in program development with a focus on standardization and efficiencies across the healthcare continuum.

• Assist in the development and implementation of curricula for Pharmacy Practice & Administration, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant training programs. This includes the development of simulation components for staff and student competency training.

• Participate in faculty and department meetings as needed to assist with the development and implementation of simulation experiences.

• Coordinate training for all users of the simulation laboratory including faculty.

• Coordinate simulation center schedule (including OSCE, sim, and classroom) in compliance with simulation center policies working to prevent scheduling conflicts.

• Provide reports to SPHP Director of Assessment as requested.

• Network with other lab/simulation Coordinators at the local/state/national level to develop and utilize best practices.

• Coordinate the collection of data for ongoing research or grant requirements.

• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of computer-based training programs.

• Maintain learner confidentiality.

• Hire, train, and schedule Standardized Patients.

• Coordinates center tours

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a Healthcare discipline.

• Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare-related field such as EMT, paramedic, or other allied health professional certification and training.

• Combination of education, training, and/or experience, which can be demonstrated to result in possession of the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of this position.

• Paramedic, medic, EMT, emergency tech, C.N.A., Respiratory Therapist, L.V.N., or hospital technician.

• Instructor BLS, ACLS, PALS.

• Two year's experience in healthcare simulation as an educator, coordinator, or simulation technician.

• Two year's experience in clinical practice OR two years of full-time teaching experience in a healthcare program.

• Demonstrated experience with audiovisual and technical systems acquired through one year of formal education and/or related experience.

• A high degree of comfort with computer technology to include:

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting audiovisual systems.

• Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware, or software.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in appropriate field.

• Supervisory Experience.

• CAE and Learning Space experience.

• Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.

• Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center.

• Ability to meet the challenges of adult learners with diverse backgrounds.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.

• Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and complex schedules, and follow through with assignments to completion.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Flexibility in work hours that may include occasional off hours and weekends to support SIM Center programs/courses.

• Demonstrated good judgment and critical thinking skills when handling a variety of procedural and technical tasks.

Certifications/Registrations

• Commitment to obtain CHSE certification within two years of hire date.

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00559P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, a statement that describes the applicant's commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. T. Sean Vasaitis, Acting Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, email: tsvasaitis@umes.edu: 410-651-8350. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship

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