Description

UCLA

Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art, interprofessional health professions

training facility that applies active learning and immersive educational

techniques, tools, and technologies to transform health education and patient

safety. Under general guidance and supervision from the Sim Center leadership

team and senior staff, the Simulation Operations Specialist (SOS) is

responsible for supporting all educational and research activities in the

Center, including undergraduate and graduate medical training, nursing

education, and UCLA Health staff and patient safety programs. The SOS will

implement developed programs by providing support for the daily operations,

including assisting in planning and data tracking of educational sessions,

troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and training users on simulation

equipment. Duties include but not limited to:

1. Setup and operate simulation sessions using high tech computers and clinical equipment.

2. Coordinate educational activities.

3. Maintain technology and troubleshoot audio-visual and simulation equipment.

4. Develop low-cost innovations for instructional purposes.

5. Support quality and research projects.

In

this role, you will interact with faculty, staff, students, and the public on a

regular basis as a representative of the UCLA Simulation Center and are expected

to be available onsite to support Center events.

Salary

offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to,

qualifications, experience, and equity. The full hourly salary range for this

position is $31.44 - $47.65.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful and cooperative working relationship.

• Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.

• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain and set up computer, audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.

• Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center. Ability to perform basic wiring and cable installation.

• Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.

• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.

• Able to work evening/weekends. Willingness to perform occasional overtime to meet the teaching schedule and essential duties.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.