Job Summary

Provides technical skills to support the use of simulation in multidisciplinary healthcare settings. Responsible for preparing and maintaining lab equipment and materials related to simulation. Operates patient simulators for the duration of simulations. Assists in training faculty in the use of simulation equipment. Collaborates in maintenance and repair of simulation equipment. Troubleshoots immediate issues with simulation equipment and all other equipment used in relation to the simulations. Works closely with the manager and coordinator in coordinating simulations.

Job Duties

• Collaborates with faculty to develop simulation scenarios.
• Coordinates the day to day activities and services of the simulation lab area including but not limited to lab setup and tear down, management of lab equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a resource to faculty in developing simulation activities in the classroom and simulation laboratory.
• Develops, evaluates, and refines scenarios utilized for simulation experiences to include role playing, props, and dialogue that provide a realistic learning environment.
• Ensures that the simulation center is clean, safe, organized and promotes safe lab practices.
• Repairs or coordinates the repair of lab equipment as required.
• Directs and maintains inventory of supplies to support all instruction in the laboratory.
• Provides professional development to effectively advance simulation as an instructional method.
• Attends user group meetings or organizational groups at the local, state, and national levels as applicable.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new lab equipment, materials, and scenarios.
• Responds to inquires inside and outside of the organization ; may work with outside organizations in relation to providing lab services.
• Functions as the responsible vendor contact for coordination and communication as it relates to equipment.
• Provides technical expertise for all equipment including multimedia peripherals.
• Troubleshoots technology problems before, during, and after simulation.
• Responsible for the upgrades of all technology and equipment.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.