Simulation Specialist
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Menlo Park, CA, United States
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. And it’s why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary
The Simulation Specialist will have responsibility for all operational functionality and overseeing support of hospital simulators (mannequin, part‑task, virtual reality) and the audio‑visual system used for mannequin‑based simulation and Standardized Patient exercises and assessment. This position will provide technical direction and support for escalated issues and incidents, and design and implement new services and features for existing systems.
Essential Functions
Analyzes and plans for technical enhancements and/or new technology implementation as well as integration capabilities for all new simulators that are being considered for the hospital.
Assists faculty with design and development of instructional curricula that use various aspects of simulation as well as develop and test simulation scenarios and activities in the conduct of funded research projects.
Develops and trains first line users in the system, helps team members to enhance their knowledge and use of the AV system.
Develops standard operating procedures and works with other staff and faculty on policies and procedures that are related to AV use (including P&P on archiving video, revision control of scenarios in the system, viewing rights and options, etc). Also develops quality assurance tracking and present analysis for use of technology.
Implements updates and maintenance as well as disseminating information to users about changes and/or enhancements.
Manages service contracts and warranties to be sure simulators will always be in working order. May need to make repairs on site or arrange for repairs. Researches and recommends simulators to hospital administrators.
Operates the simulators and audiovisual technology during simulation sessions and conducts takedowns and cleanups of simulation and audiovisual and ancillary equipment and simulation rooms after simulation and conduct post‑course documentation and archiving activities.
Test system input of all new technology applications and recommends changes as well as oversees support, maintenance and preparation of simulation devices (VR, Mannequin, etc).
Works with AV vendors to design new interfaces to accommodate current and future systems and designs and identify optimal workflows utilizing technology in the hospital.
Works with team members to assist in scenario development (or provide oversight to others) into B Line AV System and run mannequin‑based and SP simulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a work related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
License/Certification: Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
Knowledge
Ability to anticipate needs of faculty and staff during scenarios or in preparation of scenarios.
Ability to communicate specialized technical requirements of simulation center, including mannequin based and standardized patient needs, to programmers or other technical persons for current and future AV and IT design.
Ability to navigate non‑intuitive software and complex AV systems.
Ability to solicit and interpret requirements from end users (faculty, staff, etc.) with vendor engineers for development or enhancement of systems.
Ability to use video postproduction software (FinalCut Pro or similar program) and edit simulation videos for educational use.
Ability to work with a diverse population and as part of a team.
Knowledge in running high fidelity mannequin‑based simulations.
Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems including, importing of mock patient information (X-rays, scans, etc.) and troubleshooting the equipment.
Knowledge of function, setup, and operation of clinical equipment (such as anesthesia machine, ventilators, etc.).
Knowledge of one or more simulation audio video operating systems (e.g. EMS, B‑Line, in‑house system).
Knowledge of part task trainers (airway trainers, central line trainers, virtual reality laparoscopic simulators, etc.), as well as mannequin based simulators.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Pay Range: Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $41.28 to $54.75.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Job Summary
The Simulation Specialist will have responsibility for all operational functionality and overseeing support of hospital simulators (mannequin, part‑task, virtual reality) and the audio‑visual system used for mannequin‑based simulation and Standardized Patient exercises and assessment. This position will provide technical direction and support for escalated issues and incidents, and design and implement new services and features for existing systems.
Essential Functions
Analyzes and plans for technical enhancements and/or new technology implementation as well as integration capabilities for all new simulators that are being considered for the hospital.
Assists faculty with design and development of instructional curricula that use various aspects of simulation as well as develop and test simulation scenarios and activities in the conduct of funded research projects.
Develops and trains first line users in the system, helps team members to enhance their knowledge and use of the AV system.
Develops standard operating procedures and works with other staff and faculty on policies and procedures that are related to AV use (including P&P on archiving video, revision control of scenarios in the system, viewing rights and options, etc). Also develops quality assurance tracking and present analysis for use of technology.
Implements updates and maintenance as well as disseminating information to users about changes and/or enhancements.
Manages service contracts and warranties to be sure simulators will always be in working order. May need to make repairs on site or arrange for repairs. Researches and recommends simulators to hospital administrators.
Operates the simulators and audiovisual technology during simulation sessions and conducts takedowns and cleanups of simulation and audiovisual and ancillary equipment and simulation rooms after simulation and conduct post‑course documentation and archiving activities.
Test system input of all new technology applications and recommends changes as well as oversees support, maintenance and preparation of simulation devices (VR, Mannequin, etc).
Works with AV vendors to design new interfaces to accommodate current and future systems and designs and identify optimal workflows utilizing technology in the hospital.
Works with team members to assist in scenario development (or provide oversight to others) into B Line AV System and run mannequin‑based and SP simulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a work related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
License/Certification: Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
Knowledge
Ability to anticipate needs of faculty and staff during scenarios or in preparation of scenarios.
Ability to communicate specialized technical requirements of simulation center, including mannequin based and standardized patient needs, to programmers or other technical persons for current and future AV and IT design.
Ability to navigate non‑intuitive software and complex AV systems.
Ability to solicit and interpret requirements from end users (faculty, staff, etc.) with vendor engineers for development or enhancement of systems.
Ability to use video postproduction software (FinalCut Pro or similar program) and edit simulation videos for educational use.
Ability to work with a diverse population and as part of a team.
Knowledge in running high fidelity mannequin‑based simulations.
Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems including, importing of mock patient information (X-rays, scans, etc.) and troubleshooting the equipment.
Knowledge of function, setup, and operation of clinical equipment (such as anesthesia machine, ventilators, etc.).
Knowledge of one or more simulation audio video operating systems (e.g. EMS, B‑Line, in‑house system).
Knowledge of part task trainers (airway trainers, central line trainers, virtual reality laparoscopic simulators, etc.), as well as mannequin based simulators.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Pay Range: Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $41.28 to $54.75.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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