What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Simulation Skills Lab Coordinator position at The Christ Hospital Health Network?
Supervise day to day operations of the simulation and skills lab to ensure high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences that align with curriculum goals and promote student competency. Collaborate with faculty to plan and implement simulation and skills lab activities to support nursing and health science education.
Operations & Maintenance:
- Organize and maintain the simulation and clinical lab spaces, simulators, task trainers, AV systems, software, and medical devices are functional, properly maintained, and ready for instructional use.
- Develop and manage schedules for simulation sessions, skills labs, and faculty training sessions.
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety standards, lab policies, and ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for simulation implementation in both classroom and clinical settings, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance.
- Prepare simulation spaces, set up equipment, and operate simulation-related technology during sessions, ensuring realism and instructional effectiveness.
- Manage lab inventory and supplies and ensure accurate recordkeeping of supply usage by course and clinical labs
- Monitor expenditures and contribute to the annual budget by providing recommendations regarding equipment, supplies, and technology needs.
Instructional Support and Quality Improvement
- Ensure the goals of the simulation and skills labs align with institutional and programmatic priorities.
- Partner with faculty to integrate simulation and lab activities into course curricula, ensuring alignment with course objectives, program outcomes, and competency requirements.
- Collaborate with course and clinical leads at least one month before each semester to confirm simulation plans, determine any revisions, and coordinate scheduling.
- Provide orientation and ongoing training to faculty and students on simulation technologies, best practices, procedures, and debriefing methodologies to maximize learning outcomes.
- Regularly evaluate simulation and lab operations using feedback and outcomes data. Implement improvements to enhance educational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Maintain comprehensive records for each simulation. Documentation includes simulation outcomes, pre-work, scenario details, alignment to course/program outcomes and competencies, and customized debriefing materials.
Performs other role-related responsibilities as required
- Actively participate in shared governance and program committees
- Attend graduation and appropriate events
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Clinical and/or teaching experience in healthcare education.
- Certification as CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) or CHSOS (Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist) offered by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) within three years from date of hire.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in clinical practice discipline or related field (Master’s preferred).
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Two years clinical and/or teaching experience in healthcare education
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Proficiency in simulation technology and healthcare equipment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) offered by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) within three years from date of hire
