Clinical Education Simulation Specialist

Introduction

Ogden Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Clinical Education Simulation Specialist position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Ogden Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality

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

Service

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.

People

Identifies performance opportunities or training needs as it relates to simulation and provides coaching, development and training to improve performance in the use of clinical simulation

Assist clinical educators with orientation to principles of simulation training technology and configurations.

Growth

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

Finance

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 and Experience:

• Associate's 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 is required
• Familiarity with operation of personal computers is essential.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and audio-visual equipment is desirable

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Clinical Education Simulation Specialist opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.