Simulation Operations Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Support simulation activities by anticipating, preparing and providing the appropriate simulator, medical supplies and disposables required based upon provided scenario parameters.

• Provide technical support during simulated scenarios including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, web-based session recording software, monitors, LCD projectors as well as other necessary medical equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, virtual reality trainers and related multimedia peripherals.
• Serve as an operations specialist for simulation-based exercises by programming patient manikin software to model human physiological responses with variable oversight and serve as the “patient” voice.
• Manage assets and stock items utilizing online inventory management system, advising administrator on equipment/disposables purchases needed to maintain appropriate inventory
• Review scheduled events to ensure that each has appropriately assigned space, simulation technician and other resources as needed.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

• EMT-B/EMT-P, LPN, Medical Technologist license, and/or Computer IT Certification (Required)

Education/Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT (Preferred)
• 4+ years of experience basic medical knowledge and experience working with medical equipment (Required)
• Experience as an EMT-B/EMT-P, Medical Technologist and/or Computer IT Technician (Required)
• Experience using medical simulators such as those manufactured by Laerdal (Preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
• Experience with audio/visual equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing, and editing
• Knowledge of computer programs, hardware equipment, and software applications
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of organizational personnel, staff/faculty and students
• Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely, meticulous, and professional manner, demonstrating initiative and creativity
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions
• Technologically agile, ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently
• Self-motivated and requires minimal supervision with the ability to work as a team member
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion
• Mastery of basic medical knowledge in order to accurately recreate common clinical scenarios
• Familiarity with simulation services, technologies and applications
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons