The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Center for Simulation and Innovation (CSI) is seeking qualified candidates to join our Simulation Center Pool Staff (non-faculty). The CSI Pool Staff hourly positions include Simulation Operator and Interprofessional Presence (IPP). The Simulation Operator serves as a type of simulated patient and computer operator during Simulation events. Our Center for Simulation and Innovation teaches medical students to be tomorrow's doctors using safe practice with mannequins and task trainers. In this role, you would be a primary participant in clinical scenarios operating high- and low-fidelity clinical simulation equipment, setting up and tearing down simulation event rooms, conducting tours of the facility and other duties as assigned.
Work shifts for this part time position are scheduled on an as needed basis and will vary in scope and complexity based upon your level of experience in accordance with CSI events, programs and projects. The shifts can be scheduled for up to 4-8 hours and the ideal expectation is that Pool Staff will work several four-hour shifts per month. Common event day schedules include Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays within normal business hours (8am-5pm). Pool Staff self-select and sign up for offered hourly shifts using CSI's online scheduling and staffing systems, usually posted well in advance (more than two months out). Parking costs will be paid by the CSI in the designated Phoenix Biomedical Campus garage. This position does not include benefits.
Duties & Responsibilities: Simulation Operator serves as a primary participant in clinical scenarios operating high- and low-fidelity clinical simulation equipment. Responsible for setup, tear down and quality assurance of simulation activities, special projects and CSI events. Conducts tours of the facility. Provides program and project support, training, and guidance to faculty and Simulation Staff including other Pool Staff members. Participates in event pre-brief and event de-brief meetings, including giving and receiving feedback in discussions with faculty, students, staff and management. May participate in clinical simulations as Interprofessional Presence.
Physical Requirements: Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 pounds (i.e. Mannequin, task trainers and supply boxes). Frequently bends/stoops, pushes/pulls, walks, and twists. Ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled with web-based computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and standard web browsers. Strong communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience in health care delivery and/or health education; OR, experience in a clinical simulation setting; OR, experience participating in scenario based training as a model or instructor. OR, recent experience providing healthcare proficiently in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse, Certified Emergency Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, medical assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Certified Nurse Assistant, OR similar healthcare provider professional. OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, training and or/education.
Preferred Qualifications: Current unrestricted license or certification in good standing to practice in respective healthcare specialty area. Previous experience in a clinical simulation setting. Recent experience providing healthcare proficiently in a clinical setting. Proficient with web-based computer programs (Microsoft Suite and Teams, GoogleDocs, scheduling).