Simulation Technology Specialist Clinical - RN Residency

Company: Swedish Health Services
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Swedish Medical Center is looking for a Simulation Technology Specialist Clinical Education (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in RN Residency at Swedish Shared Services in Seattle, WA.

Working under the direction of the Learning Operations and Delivery Manager and with the Simulation Program Manager, the Simulation Technology Specialist will operate simulation equipment and technology during healthcare simulation scenarios within the Swedish Simulation Center and in patient care areas at Swedish Medical Center campuses. In addition, the Technology Specialist will manage the organization of supplies, preparation for simulation activities, maintenance of the center and equipment including manikins, computers, hospital equipment and space. Some administrative duties may include managing communication tools, data collection and collation, preparation of educational materials, acquisition of supplies, tracking and scheduling of supplies and equipment.

In this position you will:

• Programs and tests software to model simulators' (computerized manikins) physiological responses to instructor specifications.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals.
• Provides technical assistance regarding manikin operation.
• Conducts audio/visual recording and transfer to archival format for analysis.
• Coordinates props placement and set up to create a virtual healthcare setting, and take down/cleaning of simulation and healthcare equipment.
• Participates in simulation role-playing under the direction of the educator.
• Manages acquisition of supplies, tracking and scheduling of supplies and equipment.
• Manages communication tools, data collection and collation and prepares educational materials.
• Coordinates simulation and technology equipment for local travel.
• Responsible for overall organization of supplies for all education events and general space organization
• If appropriately trained, may observe staff for competency demonstration
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualification for this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Advanced Degree in Technology or Health-related field
• 2 years of experience working directly with simulation equipment.
• Experience with healthcare simulation and/or knowledge or healthcare education.
• CHSOS Certification

About Swedish Shared Services:

Swedish is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health provider in the Greater Seattle area. Our expanding network of facilities currently includes three hospital locations in Seattle, a hospital in Edmonds and the new Swedish Issaquah campus. It also consists of Swedish Medical Group's network of primary care clinics, and affiliations with suburban hospitals and specialty clinics throughout Greater Seattle.

Each campus has a local operations leadership team, supported by centrally located and led corporate services, such as Human Resources, Financial and Information Services.

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