Simulation Specialist, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

The Simulation Specialist will hold primary responsibility for the educational, technical and operational support required for all simulation programs and contribute to the advancement of simulation-based education at Rowan-Virtua SOM. This position is responsible for the development and delivering of simulation and clinical procedure instruction, pre/post activity debriefing and related assessment activities across the curriculum in collaboration with the Director of Programming and course faculty. The Simulation Specialist will program, operate and maintain a full range of simulator technologies and associated software and digital/computer, audiovisual/recording and medical equipment. The position will also provide instruction and faculty development on the appropriate use of simulation technologies and train and supervise per diem staff hired to support simulation functions. The simulation specialist will work closely with Simulation Center leadership and the Office of Assessment & Evaluation to report on outcomes and develop innovative ways to maximize efficiency and improve quality of simulation-based education and operations within the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, coordinate and implement high-tech simulation instruction and assessment activities in collaboration with faculty ensuring the development of educational objectives, effective clinical scenarios, and appropriate staging and equipment/facility setup to ensure program fidelity.
• Program and operate a full range of simulator technologies, ranging from task trainers and anatomic models to high-fidelity manikins, virtual reality trainers and associated software applications and digital/computer, audiovisual and medical equipment, with the ability to make appropriate adjustments to technology systems to address evolving medical aspects of a case.
• Instruct, debrief, and evaluate students in the course of delivering academic programming; this includes participating in roleplaying, procedural skill training, pre-and-post event debriefing, and formative/summative assessments.
• Prepare and restore the simulation environment for all activities, including setting up clinical props, preparing realistic moulage, and ensuring the physical space meets the fidelity requirements of the scenario.
• Provide faculty development and training to increase awareness of new simulation technologies and encourage its assimilation into medical school curricula.
• Develop training materials, including instructional videos and written procedures, to prepare faculty, students, and staff for the responsible operation of simulation equipment.
• Conduct maintenance of simulation equipment, including cleaning/repair and assuring all equipment is maintained in good working order; partner with equipment manufacturers regarding equipment and software upgrades, updates and troubleshooting.
• Monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of simulation functions and case scenarios, report on learner performance outcomes, and make recommendations to improve quality of simulation-based education and operations.
• Schedule, train, and supervise per diem employees and volunteers who support simulation activities and center operations.
• Manage the ordering, receipt, and stocking of all simulation-related supplies, consumables, equipment, and replacement parts to ensure continuous operational readiness.
• Acquire and maintain skills and knowledge related to existing and emerging technologies to ensure best practice in simulation-based education.
• Assist with special projects, including simulation-focused research initiatives, new grant-funded program initiatives, and the expansion of interprofessional collaboration and programming.
• Create and maintain operating procedures documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical background with 3 years of experience working in the healthcare field (required). Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Department Technician (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in health science or technology field (preferred).
• BLS/ACLS Instructor certification (preferred).
• 2 years of experience working in medical simulation (preferred).
• Experience working in higher education and medical education (preferred).

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of simulation education, technologies and applications.

• Excellent technical skills with experience working with software applications relevant to simulator functions, digital/computer hardware equipment and related multimedia (audio/visual) peripherals; ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Physical demands will vary based on the simulation activity; must exhibit the sensory abilities to function in low-light/low-sound settings, possess the dexterity to operate medical equipment or demonstrate procedures, and have the mobility and strength to arrange and manipulate the simulation environment as dictated by the activity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early morning, evening or weekend hours, as assigned.
• Ability to work at the Rowan-Virtua SOM Stratford and Sewell campus locations, as assigned.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the University will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Salary:

In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Placement into the range is determined by the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience and other factors.

Benefits:

This position is salaried at 29 hours per week and will not be eligible for health benefits.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.