Job Summary:

Under supervision, maintains efficient operations of the service area/medical center simulation program. Provides program support and assistance to the Staff Education department, internal and external customers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for the Simulation Labs and all simulation equipment.

• Maintains simulators, video systems and other simulation associated equipment, supplies and consumables used in simulation programs.

• Ensures correct functioning of equipment.

• Maintains simulation equipment inventory.

• Completes minor repairs of equipment and/or calls vendor as necessary for repair of equipment.

• Coordinates transport of simulation equipment.

• Provides orientation/instruction for the proper operation of simulators and associated equipment to physicians, educators/Clinical Nurse Specialists and other staff.

• In collaboration with the manager/Nurse Educator provides coordination and support in all aspects of simulation training.

• Provides assistance and support in the preparation and operation of simulation training.

• Assists with simulation in the Simulation Lab and patient care areas.

• Takes direction from the manager or his/her designee in organizing, planning and coordination of simulation programs.

• Uses discretion and based on priorities, commitments and current projects, assesses urgency/priorities for simulation and Simulation Lab requests.

• Collaborates with Nurse Educators/Clinical Nurse Specialists and others to assure desired outcomes.

• Provides support and coordination of projects with others outside of the department.

• Arranges schedule to assist in setting up and participation of all aspects of simulation training.

• Maintains a library of Simulation/CETT training programs.

• Assists in development of scenarios for education and training.

• Responsible for maintaining and coordinating Simulation/Simulation Lab reservation calendar.

• Responsible for compiling accurate records of Simulation Lab and simulator use.

• Responsible for accurate maintenance of simulation attendance records.

• Organizes and maintains confidential department records and files.

• Coordinates and plans for conference rooms, conference calls, and other meeting events.

• Arranges for electronic conferencing as needed.

• Participates in Regional and local simulation committees or arranges for representation by available staff member.

• Tracks, monitors and produces budgetary reports as requested.

• Tracks and compiles expense receipts and prepares monthly expense reports.

• Uses a variety of software to prepare and format interoffice communications, letters, reports, confidential documents, etc.

• Prepares presentations and other requested graphs and charts using desktop publishing.

• Briefs manager on key issues and simulation matters to be considered by department or service.

• Completes special assignments for manager which require researching issues, locating, analyzing and summarizing data and producing reports requiring specialized content knowledge.

• Interacts on a regular basis with physicians, staff and individuals outside the organization (e.g., academia members, vendors, contractors, and the news media) on matters related to simulation activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year fulltime or two (2) years part time experience in the last five (5) years in a customer/patient service area in a health care setting required.

• Knowledge of PC applications required.

• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills.

• Medical terminology required.

• Transportation required.

• Must be willing to travel to all Orange County medical centers and medical office buildings.

• Must be willing to travel for regional meetings.

• Hours may vary.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

  Education

• High School graduate or GED.

  License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

• Able to perform analytical review of data using a computer.

• BA or BS preferred.

  Notes:

• Location is San Diego Service Area.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Simulation Coordinator Medical Center

LOCATION: San Diego, California

REQNUMBER: 1316785

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.