Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist I

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>Join our Simulation Center team at the University of Maryland Medical System and help support innovative, hands-on healthcare training experiences. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technology, organization, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative healthcare education environment.</p><br/><p>The <strong>Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist</strong> is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, setup, and support of simulation equipment and training environments within the Simulation Center. This position works closely with educators, physicians, and the Training & Simulation Manager to support high-quality medical simulation training programs.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities and Tasks</u></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Organize and maintain equipment and supply storage areas, including inventory tracking and sign-out systems</li><li>Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs to ensure equipment remains operational</li><li>Manage inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records</li><li>Maintain records of courses and equipment/supply needs</li><li>Support curriculum development alongside Nurse Educators and Physicians using best educational practices and established protocols</li><li>Develop proficiency in simulator operations, software systems, lab setup, moulage, cadaver labs, and medical equipment preparation</li><li>Serve as a point of contact with equipment vendors and manufacturers for troubleshooting and support</li><li>Complete hardware and software updates for simulation equipment and systems</li><li>Assist with simulator operation during training sessions as needed</li><li>Demonstrate and teach simulator operations to instructors and facilitators</li><li>Support the goals and mission of the Simulation Center</li><li>Prepare summaries and records for monthly and annual operational reports</li><li>Provide feedback regarding facilities, equipment, and course operations</li><li>Move equipment and supplies between simulation spaces as needed</li><li>Research vendors, compare products, and obtain quotes for supplies and equipment</li><li>Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment for courses and training sessions</li><li>Facilitate, brief, debrief, instruct, and participate in courses as requested</li></ul><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><strong><u>Education and Experience</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. </li><li>Two (2) years of medical simulation experience or an equivalent combination of education and alternate experience is required (Simulation experience can be substituted for Clinical Educator Experience)</li><li>One (1) year of experience as a medical provider/clinician/technician or an additional two (2) years of medical simulation experience and or its equivalent is required.</li><li>BLS or CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification is required or must obtain within One (1) year of employment.</li><li>Prior completion of ACLS, PALS, and a Trauma Life Support certification course is required or completion of these courses must be obtained within One (1) year of employment.</li></ul><br/><p><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>A/V Systems using computer and web cams to view and record a lab.</li><li>High Fidelity Simulators.</li><li>General Medical Equipment used in a hospital and prehospital setting such as: Beds, Stretchers, LUCAS Devices, Patient Monitors and Defibrillators, Ventilators, Suction, IV Pumps, and more.</li><li>General Clinical Skills such as: Bag Valve Mask Ventilation, CPR, Defibrillation, Synchronized Cardioversion, Transcutaneous Pacing, BLS Airway Placement, Intubation, IV Insertion, Medication Administration, and more.             </li><li>Windows and Apple OS for iPads.</li><li>Power Point, Excel, Word, Google Docs/Sheets/Presentation, Smart sheets.</li><li>Moulage.</li></ul><br><br>