Division Clinical Simulation Specialist

Description

SHIFT: No Weekends

SCHEDULE: Full-time

This position will be located at Lake Nona Simulation Center, Sanger Road, Orlando, FL

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising 184 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44 percent. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 31 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives. 

HCA affiliated facilities in the North Florida Division are a part of a quality healthcare network in North Florida with 14 affiliated hospitals, 5 surgery centers, and two consolidated service centers. Together, the network has over 3,100 beds, employs more than 14,000 individuals, and has over 4,200 physicians on staff.

The Simulation Specialist is an essential role in facilitating medical simulation.  This position is responsible for integrating, maintaining and operating the computer and audio-video (AV) technology including manikin and surrounding simulation lab equipment.

• Monitors and ensures simulation and education based technologies are maintained to ensure minimal downtime
• Ability to assess equipment failures and remedy such failures in a timely fashion
• Contributes to the development of curriculum and educational materials for different levels and types of training related to simulation
• Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding trouble-shooting equipment and systems problems and implementing hardware and software updates in a timely basis.

• Fosters a Service Excellence culture.
• Evaluates simulation and education based technology to identify opportunities for improvement and communicates the opportunities to immediate supervisor.
• Operate or assist with the operation of the simulators and task trainers for all training sessions as needed or requested by their supervisor or clinical educators that are leading the simulation training session.
• Responsible for the use of the Simulation Lab and equipment; provides consultation and orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to work independently and reliably within parameters designated by immediate supervisor
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of the medical simulators
• Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and timely ordering and availability of supplies.

• Contributes in strategic planning and business development within area(s) of responsibility. 
• Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company supported community/patient events and in-services.
• Develops and maintains positive external relationships as it relates to medical simulation. 
• Identifies opportunities to support service line growth through the use of medical simulation.  
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies, and advancements of medical simulation.
• Utilizes expertise to meet the present and future needs of simulation and technology based education
• Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals

• Operates within the annual budget.
• Manages department performance in accordance with established budget. Including the utilization of staffing, supplies, equipment.
• Participates in the annual budget process providing input into department simulation equipment needs.
• Manages operating expenses including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree or Certified Emergency Medical Technician required.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in healthcare and healthcare technology preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience in a simulation lab with simulation software and mannequins required.
• Familiarity with operation of personal computers is essential. Familiarity with medical terminology and audio/visual equipment is desirable.

Licenses, Certification & Training

• Certification Healthcare Operations Simulation preferred

You are worth more than a paycheck. Our Benefits Raise the Bar:

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 9%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision
• And much more!

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