Asset Management, Audiovisual, Calendar Management, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Certifications, Computer Science, Digital Video, Digital/Analog Converter, EMT-Paramedics, Educational Evaluation, Employee Benefits, Hospital, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Disposables, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medicine, Multimedia, Patient Care, Peripheral Hardware, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality of Care, Research Skills, Simulation, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Virtual Reality, Website Conversion
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
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Entity: Corporate
Department: Penn Med Simulation Center
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Hours: On-Site, M-F, 7am-4:00pm (7am-4pm occasionally 4:30pm and weekends based on the needs of the center)
Summary:
Working under moderate supervision, the Simulation Operations Specialist will work with simulation team members, instructors and faculty to provide technical expertise and human physiological responses in order to support simulation activities for education, assessment, research and process improvement purposes.
Accountabilities
- Support simulation activities by anticipating, preparing and providing the appropriate simulator, medical supplies and disposables required based upon provided scenario parameters.
- Provide technical support during simulated scenarios including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, web-based session recording software, monitors, LCD projectors as well as other necessary medical equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers, virtual reality trainers and related multimedia peripherals.
- Serve as an operations specialist for simulation-based exercises by programming patient manikin software to model human physiological responses with variable oversight and serve as the “patient” voice.
- Manage assets and stock items utilizing online inventory management system, advising administrator on equipment/disposables purchases needed to maintain appropriate inventory
- Review scheduled events to ensure that each has appropriately assigned space, simulation technician and other resources as needed.
- Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Minimum Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- H.S. Diploma/GED is required (Bachelor's Degree Computer Science/IT is preferred)
- 4+ years Basic medical knowledge and experience working with medical equipment is required
- Experience as an EMT-B/EMT-P, Medical Technologist and/or Computer IT Technician is required
- Experience using medical simulators such as those manufactured by Laerdal is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications
- EMT-B/EMT-P, LPN, Medical Technologist license, and/or Computer IT Certification is required
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.