Simulation Technical Coordinator
The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Department

BSD SIM - Administration - Technical Coordinators

About the Department

The UC Simulation Center brings all health care related simulation-based approaches together for purposes of economies of scale, leverage, lowering the threshold for innovation and faculty collaboration, and maximum impact on improving patient safety, training, scholarship, and advancing related policy issues. UC Simulation is comprised of several interrelated education cores that drive our operations and help us meet our mission. We collaborate across institutions and departments of the University of Chicago Medical Center and Biological Sciences Division to help improve processes and outcomes in the areas of individual, team, technology, and system performance in health care.

Job Summary

The job provides technical support in the development, deployment, and maintenance of information technology products and services used in teaching and learning. Works with limited supervision within established procedures and practices.

The Simulation Technical Coordinator is expected to become an expert with the routine operation and maintenance of all simulation high fidelity mannequins and task trainers, as well as demonstrated proficiency on use of simulation software and AV required for scenarios. The Simulation Technical Coordinator should be able to smoothly operate basic and networked audiovisual equipment to record and playback scenarios if needed for debriefing, documentation and research purposes; this includes some video editing.

The Simulation Technical Coordinator will update and manage the Center's web site. Incorporates courses into a learning management system (LMS). Collects and enters utilization data. The Simulation Technical Coordinator collaborates successfully with members of the simulation team and faculty and may be asked to support other functions of the Center. These might include supporting conferences, assisting in maintaining documentation, helping with demonstrations and tours, etc. The Simulation Technical Coordinator is a full member of the Center team and attends staff and staff-faculty meetings weekly.

The Simulation Technical Coordinator primarily supports the Technical Specialist to gather and set up the necessary equipment needed to create a simulated clinical learning environment. In that role, the Simulation Technical Coordinator helps and/or has sole responsibility for moving and setting up/cleaning up equipment (simulation and audiovisual tools, medical equipment, moulage, props, etc.).

The Simulation Technical Coordinator also assists the Tech Specialist in maintenance and security of all equipment. This includes troubleshooting, monitoring warranties, processing replacement equipment requests with vendors, oversee secure storage, maintaining inventories and ordering supplies. After orientation and a suitable training period will be expected to be able to function alone in running simulation events for most courses with the Simulation Center.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in preparation of reports and research by provision of reliable data from simulators, familiar with digital and analog media, and other technical sources.
  • Contributes to the development of lab policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Maintains simulation facilities in a clean, safe, and operational status.
  • Maintains and supports a culture of confidentiality, data security, and respect.
  • Exercises high professional values in the conduct of sensitive training and assessment and research exercises.
  • Hosts courses as an event manager to ensure successful delivery of the course.
  • Prepares necessary paperwork for collection of utilization data.
  • Maintenance and security of all equipment, including but not limited to troubleshooting, monitoring warranties, processing replacement equipment requests with vendors, oversee secure storage, maintaining inventories and ordering supplies.
  • Uses knowledge and experience to implement technology solutions for teaching and learning.
  • Provides technical support to teachers in integrating technology in the classroom, selecting and testing software programs, and multimedia support, instructional design, single computing facility supervision, and media classroom support.
  • Resolves unusual hardware and software issues through troubleshooting procedures.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:


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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • Degree in related field.

Experience:
  • Health care clinical delivery or medical simulation experience as an EMT/EMT-P, respiratory therapy, med tech, etc.
  • Technician in a simulation center.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certification as medical technician, paramedic or similar healthcare certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, or Pediatric Life Support (PALS) instructor (only one).

Technical Skills or Knowledge:
  • Experience with video editing software.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software and networking.
  • Strong knowledge of user, technical and system support for Macintosh and Windows operating system.

Preferred Competencies
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, particularly for cardiovascular event management training.
  • Ability to assist as an instructor in AHA courses.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate successfully on a team while applying sound independent judgement.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to set and maintain standard for a high volume of productivity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must possess a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Application Documents
  • Resume (required)
  • Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.


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