Simulation Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - Chinatown Service Center

Chinatown Service Center

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Simulation Director of Operations, the incumbent will oversee clerical and related administrative work and operate complex simulation manikins, medical equipment, PCs, AV equipment, and other medical simulation technologies.

This position will coordinate the setup, use, and maintenance of all simulation/practice equipment in the CSC Health Simulation Center.

This role will also provide administrative support to facilitate sessions, assist potential users with programming scenarios, set up simulation sessions, orient participants to the simulators, run simulation operations during sessions, and collaborate with faculty.

This position utilizes various office skills and judgment to relieve the Director of Operations of administrative details.

General supervision is received from the Director of Operations, who reviews work to ensure satisfactory performance of clerical and administrative duties and to attain desired goals and objectives.

The assistant will consult with the simulation faculty and staff on all simulation events and oversee stimulation needs for supplies and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities Technical SupportIndependently set up skills and simulation scenarios with needed equipment and supplies for educational sessions.
Operate computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operating digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video, LCD projectors, and other equipment.

Assist faculty and learners with different simulator technologies, ranging from task trainers (low fidelity) to computer-based and full-body patient simulators (high fidelity).Operate simulation-based software, including Laerdal LLEAP, Gaumard UNI, Learning Space, CAE, and CernerPerform pre-simulation activities, including powering up equipment, mankins, patient monitors, AV equipment, and other electronic equipment and tests, all to ensure proper functioning before each simulation session.

Perform programming patient scenarios, preparing scenario props, stocking patient rooms and equipment carts with supplies and equipment needed for specific simulation scenarios

Simulation Assistant

QualificationsBachelor's degree in health sciences, technology, or related area and equivalent experience/training.

Simulation Assistant

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in simulation with healthcare technology and simulation equipment
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PC/Mac computer software: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of AV equipment, including using the Laerdal B-Line Sim Capture system.
Demonstrated experience working with manufacturers' simulation technology, including Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KbPort, EMS, Kaplan iHuman, Nasco, MS Hololense, and SimX, or the ability to learn from these manufacturers with in the first year of employment
Demonstrate ability to complete work accurately and promptly under workload and deadline pressures, fluctuating workload, and frequent interruptions by prioritizing and multitasking.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, staff, and learners
Excellent ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent skill in independently setting priorities and time management, accurately reflecting the job's relative importance.
Demonstrate ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Demonstrate ability to work with persons of various backgrounds and ethnicities.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed. Consistently available during working hours.
Consistently maintain professional behavior in all interactions with staff, faculty, administration, and students.
Certified CHSOS or must obtain certification within one year
Certified BLS or must obtain certification within one year
Previous experience working in both university and hospitalbased simulation labs.
Previous experience working in clinical or education in nursing and medical programs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.
The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.