Simulation Operations Specialist

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Job Title

Simulation Operations Specialist

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

EI Simulation Center-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

C99956

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic earned the No. 1 hospital ranking in Ohio, the No. 4 hospital ranking in the country, and was ranked nationally in 13 specialties, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Simulation Operations Specialist, you will provide support in the use of simulation in multidisciplinary healthcare settings as well as prepare and maintain lab equipment and materials related to simulation. You will be responsible for helping plan simulations and human patient simulators, setting up and tearing down, and running the simulators.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

- Thrives in a team environment.

- Is willing to travel throughout the enterprise in Northeast Ohio.

- Has experience in healthcare and/or simulation.

- Is flexible and tech-savvy.

This is an excellent opportunity to discover Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus and work with a fun team that is passionate about what they do. After two years of simulation experience, Simulation Operations Specialists can take the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification exam. Once passed, caregivers are eligible for our Senior Simulation Operations Specialist role.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Programs software to model simulator's physiological response to instructor specifications.
• Operates patient simulators for the duration of simulations.
• Assists in training faculty in the use of simulation equipment and collaborates in maintenance and repair by troubleshooting immediate issues with simulation equipment and all other equipment used in relation to the simulations.
• Sets up and tears down rooms in preparation for various simulations.
• Works closely with department manager and education specialist in coordinating simulations.
• Works closely with department manager in maintaining inventory of all equipment and supplies related to simulation.
• Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and operation manuals.
• May operate and maintain audio/visual equipment.
• Support labs that work with live tissue.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate's degree

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Two (2) years healthcare simulation experience may offset Associate's degree requirement.
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, nursing, or related discipline may offset experience requirement.
• Simulation experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 85 pounds (with assistance).
• May occasionally climb 8-foot ladders to work on overhead equipment.
• Position will occasionally need to work in confined darkened areas.
• Manual dexterity to use tools and work on mechanical parts.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Keywords: Simulation, Simulation Training, Healthcare Simulation

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