Job Title: Simulation Specialist

Job Title: Simulation Specialist

Department: SimulationCenter

Job Class: ______Pay Grade: _____

Status: EXEMPT OSHA Category: III

(Exempt / Nonexempt)

Review / Revised Date: 7/08

Job Summary: This individual will provide education to employees of Baptist Health, nurse externs, schools of nursing, public health department, pre-hospital providers and others seeking training in an innovative, high-tech environment utilizing principles of SMART Training and human simulation. The individual will operate, maintain, and support electronic human simulators for the purpose of providing state of the art education and training. The Simulation specialist will participate in research to support the mission and vision of Baptist Health.

Standard of Performance

Achieves

Exceeds

1. Develops simulation curriculum and educational materials that are appropriate for different levels and types of training:

1. Performs periodic review and evaluation of educational programs
2. Assist with adjunct faculty orientation to principles of simulation training and debriefing techniques
3. Prepare for courses, tours and demonstrations
   

• Set objectives appropriate to the level of training

• Develop scenarios and written scripts for each level
• Develop additional educational materials
• Maintain and archive confidential records of simulations
• Measures results of training
• Scenarios reviewed for medical accuracy

Involves physicians, and staff members who are experts in a specialty to increase the scope of offerings and enhance the specialty curriculum.

• Serves as a community resource
• Develops and implements mentoring programs for the staff
• Evidenced based practice utilized in the development of scenarios

1. Provides classroom instruction in a manner appropriate to the learner.

1. Reviews, recommends, and develops teaching materials utilizing a variety of media for adult learners.
2. Insures the reservation of classroom space and AV equipment, as well as publicity for the event.
3. Develops objectives appropriate to the needs of the learner.
4. Clearly and effectively delivers the material to the learner.
5. Adjusts teaching methods to insure an optimal experience for the learner.

Presents programs in an exciting, interesting, and informative manner

• Involves the learner in the processes of the classroom experience.
• Consistently is evaluated by learners as effective in the classroom.

• Evaluated by peers as an effective, competent educator.

Assumes responsibility for the implementation of new methods of providing instruction through technology (distance learning, Intranet, etc.)

• Mentors others in the provision of classroom instruction.
• Recognized as an expert in classroom teaching.
• Constantly looks for and develops new strategies and methods of teaching.

1. SMART Training – Knowledgeable regarding the principles of SMART Training and incorporates them as the basis for educational offerings:

1. Situational Awareness
2. Communication
3. Simulation
4. Purpose Based Decision Making
5. SMART Champion

• Understands and can articulate:

1. Principles of Relational Communications
2. Situational Awareness
3. Team Leadership
4. Medical Teamwork

• Apply SMART Principles in Simulated Scenarios

• Assists with SMART Training classes and SMART Champion classes

• Accurately assess student capabilities during SMART Training
• Provides insightful and meaningful assessment of student performance
• Precisely integrates clinical, SMART, and medical team principles in a simulated environment

Teaches SMART Training and SMART Champion classes

1. Demonstrates technical proficiency with all aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, trouble shooting, and repair of all of the simulation equipment, computer and electronic systems:

1. Maintain equipment and order supplies as needed
2. Assure simulators are in good working condition prior to the start of all simulations
3. Operate or assist with the operation of the simulation session
4. Demonstrate or teach technical aspects of operating the simulator to adjunct faculty members and others as designated by the Director

• Equipment and supplies are available and in good working order at the start of each class
• Has attended training with the simulator and can handle the simulator as required by the instructor utilizing pre-programmed scenarios
• Assists Adjunct faculty to utilize the simulator

• Able to fix more complex problems and decrease the amount of down time required to get simulators operational
• Recognized as an expert handler and can handle “on the fly” as well as develop scenarios

Makes suggestions or recommendations to adjunct faculty to enhance the learning experience

1. Liaison with Outside Resources:

1. Assume responsibility for the overall program of training for community partners such as schools of nursing, department of public health, pre-hospital providers, and others
2. Carry out special projects as assigned by the Director
3. Communicate with multiple healthcare professionals in a manner appropriate to their training and educational needs

• Maintains open lines of communication with community partners and constantly updates on their educational needs and progress
• Completes all assigned duties and meets goals and objectives for the project design
• Recognized as a role model among customers from various backgrounds and disciplines

• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of the training program through the use of qualitative and quantitative measurement
• Enhances projects as assigned by going outside the box to be creative and to utilize the most advanced knowledge available
• Strives to continually gain information to enhance the knowledge of customer’s needs

1. Other Duties:

1. Proficient in Microsoft applications and other programs
2. Prioritizes work and anticipate supply and equipment needs
3. Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines
4. Work independently within the parameters designated by the Director
5. Assist with revenue generating, grant writing and research as assigned
6. Promotes cost effectiveness

• Utilizes Word, Power Point, Excel and other programs to enhance the learner’s experience
• Maintains an up to date calendar and demonstrates flexibility as needed
• Works well under pressure
• Frequently scans grant opportunities and evaluates revenue potential
• Demonstrates responsible use of supplies and other resources

• Utilizes Microsoft applications at an expert level
• Flexes work schedule to meet the demands
• Responds to high pressure situations by applying SMART principles and decreasing the risk of error
• Writes or assists in writing a grant that is funded
• Generates cost saving ideas

1. Customer Service - Understands and satisfies customer needs. Customers include patients and their families, guests, medical staff, and coworkers.

1. Teamwork – Works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.

1. Adapting To Change – Responds positively to change; Shows willingness to learn new ways to accomplish tasks.

1. Problem Solving – Initiates a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure problem resolution.

1. Communication - Demonstrates the ability to effectively transfer thoughts and express both verbal and written ideas in individual and group situations.

1. Personal Excellence – Illustrates an achievement orientation and actively pursues learning and self-development opportunities.

• Moderate travel up to 3 days per week with some exposure to the elements.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Minimal noise levels.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Approvals:

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System Director SignaturePrint NameDate

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Human Resources Signature Print Name Date

William M. Mercer, Incorporated Baptist Health