Simulation Coordinator

Overview

WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMed) is looking for a Simulation Coordinator to join us at our Upjohn Campus and Simulation Center! Responsible for the day-to-day routine and implementation of simulation activities, including coordinating scheduled activities in the Simulation Center. Programming, troubleshooting, and operating task trainers, high fidelity mannequins, classroom audio-visual equipment, and room video-recording systems during simulation events. Monitoring inventory and allocating specific equipment and supplies used in simulation events. Monitoring and controlling routine daily operations through timely communication with educators, learners, and Simulation Center staff at events. Training of faculty, residents, and medical students on the technical use of simulation equipment and principles of simulation learning.

Responsibilities

• Understands the use and operation of different simulation technologies and educational software used in the Simulation Center, ranging from screen-based simulations to full body patient simulators and virtual reality surgical simulators.

• Able to train learners using simulation technologies and educational software.

• Prepares the facility, mannequins, audiovisual systems, and equipment for training sessions.

• Assists with the operation of the simulators during training sessions.

• Assists in researching equipment and supply vendors, obtaining bids, and acquiring and upgrading simulation equipment and supplies.

• Monitors equipment performance, safety, and certification.

• Provides training and certification in the use and maintenance of the simulation equipment for those who will use the equipment unsupervised.

• Assists in the acquisition of technical knowledge of simulator and medical device, operation, and procedures among instructors to ensure that curricula are accurate and appropriate.

• Performs videotape recording, duplication, mixing and editing. As well as training and technical support for the computer-based recording system.

• Demonstrates, teaches, and supports the technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty and others.

• Supports the short, intermediate, and long-term educational and research goals of the Simulation Center.

• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.

• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.

• Assists with thedevelopment and maintenance of policies, procedures, and forms that govern operations.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily each of the essential duties listed below, which are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or a bachelor's degree in a healthcare, Education, and/or computer field desirable.

• Experience with medical simulation and/or computer-based instruction and e-learning is highly desirable.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Currently certified or be able to obtain certification as an AHA Basic Life (BLS) Provider.

• Certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider is desirable.

• Valid Michigan Driver's License required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in PC and Mac-based computer software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word,Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle (e.g. ¾ ton truck) and tow a trailer up to 24 feet long.

• Strong analytical, interpretive, problem-solving and project management skills.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Maintains a basic level of knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology, andclinical applications.

• Ability to meet deadlines and standards for quality and accuracy.

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.

• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift in 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and two Master of Science degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering. We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek. The Department of Pathology faculty serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with faculty and administrative offices, student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed is building upon Kalamazoo's century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school's advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

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