Job Description
IUSM-EVANSVILLE (IN-MEDE-IUINA)
The IU School of Medicine-Evansville is located in downtown Evansville at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences. This facility includes a 30,000 square foot simulation center including a large human structures lab, virtual hospital and twelve-room virtual clinic.
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The Simulation Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the simulation center and designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based training for healthcare professionals.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Oversees daily operations of the simulation center including scheduling, equipment setup, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinates logistics for simulation sessions, ensuring efficient operation and use of resources.
- Manages maintenance and inventory of simulation equipment and supplies.
- Develops and implements operational policies in line with IU and IUSM to ensure safety and effectiveness of the simulation environment.
- Assists in budget management and financial planning with Simulation Director and Business Manager.
- May provide guidance to lower-level staff.
- Designs, develops, and delivers simulation-based education that aligns with the needs of healthcare professionals.
- Facilitates simulation training sessions using a variety of tools including manikins, virtual reality, and task trainers.
- Assesses learner performance and provide feedback to promote skill improvement and professional growth.
- Collaborates with clinical experts and educators to integrate relevant, scenario-based learning experiences.
- Contributes to research and scholarly activities related to simulation-based education.
General Responsibilities
- Identifies areas for programmatic improvement and develops and implements initiatives to address weaknesses.
- Establishes program-specific policies and procedures for candidate recruitment.
- Acts as a liaison between internal and external constituents; develops and manages external relationships with medical community.
- Creates research opportunities and tracks progress ensuring learning opportunities for students and residents.
- Responsible for logistics of the student and resident program. Counsels residents concerning board requirements, adjusting schedules to meet requirements.
- Constructs action plans and puts in place processes for managing performance expectations in the unit based on goals and deadlines.
- Ensures the maintenance of all relevant program accreditations.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION
Required - Bachelor's degree preferably in medical education or related field.
Required WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years in related field.
Preferred - Experience in a clinical or educational setting, with specific experience in medical simulation.
Skills Required - Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
Preferred - Demonstrates technical aptitude with simulation hardware and software, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong foundation in clinical practices, educational methodologies, and administrative skills.
- Ability to efficiently coordinate simulation resources and facilitate high-quality educational experiences.
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around a fast-paced office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Evansville, Indiana
$55,000 - $64,000 per year based on experience.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinical Education
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