Simulation Specialist

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The School of Nursing Simulation Center supports the School's mission to educate nursing professionals to improve patient care and promote population health locally and globally. The center will primarily serve the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Masters Entry Program in Nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs. The center will also support interprofessional research, community outreach, and professional development activities as it relates to simulation.

Applies acquired skills, processes, and policy knowledge to support professional health education programs learners. Coordinates program operations, including teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.

This position reports directly to the Student Affairs Director and will support the simulation technical and teaching activities of the School of Nursing and community outreach and relationship-building activities. This position is responsible for technical operations and teaching support and will be required to apply many unique skills and knowledge, including; clinical, computer and simulation technology. Responsibilities will also include the planning, setup, operation, and tear down of clinical simulation activities and workshops., Also included in the duties are compliance with simulation best practices and standards and regulations, performing maintenance and repair of simulation and simulated clinical, and maintaining partial task trainers and multimedia peripherals. This position will include being a technical instructor for simulation equipment and workshop presentations. Will lead/provide tours, outreach, and demonstrations to internal and external customers.

• Associate degree in a health-related field. 2 years of health-related or healthcare simulation experience may be accepted as a substitute Required
• Proficient in Microsoft® software applications, including Word®, Outlook®, Excel®, and PowerPoint® Required
• Ability to work as a member of a team Required
• Self-motivated and require little to no supervision for daily activities Required
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion Required
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment; able to work evenings/weekends when required Required
• Communication skills; include verbal, written, and active listening. Service-oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner. Required
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within the department and with learners. Required
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to work with highly complex faculty calendars/schedules requires extremely well organized and detail-oriented precision. Required
• Knowledge of educational technology and systems. Ability to troubleshoot and triages related technology issues. Required
• Ability to attain Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) with 24 months of hire Required
• Thorough and operational knowledge of Laerdal SimCapture® platform Preferred
• Certified Simulation Healthcare Operations Specialist (CHSOS) Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P) Preferred

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Special Conditions:

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment; able to work evenings/weekends when required

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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