Director of Simulation Education Job Opening
Director of Simulation Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
• Little Rock, Arkansas
Category: Respiratory Therapist
Overview
The Director of Simulation Education is responsible for supervising and training all Healthcare Simulation Educators and Faculty. S/He coordinates with the staff to maintain the center and all equipment; directs the center manager to order appropriate supplies and all equipment; approves all simulation scheduling with the center manager and coordinates all course with the Healthcare Simulation Educators. S/He works with the Executive Director to ensure alignment with best practices as outlined by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. S/He promotes, publishes, and presents workshops on simulation center activities.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Salary offered commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Development and Teaching
- Creates Curriculum for Center’s core courses
- Responsible for teaching faculty and staff in course development for the center
- Works closely with the Executive Director to identify course needs
- Designs logistical support for educational services
- Designs and creates evaluation for the curriculum
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Oversees Simulation Trainings
Designs protocol for simulation events and room setup with staff - Teaches and sets simulation protocols for faculty, staff, and students
- Designs train-the-trainer classes
- Designs data collection using approved software
- Designs and creates evaluation for the curriculum and maintain student/faculty evaluations when applied to simulation courses
Center Promotional Support
- Markets the use of the center to internal and external clients
- Develops promotional activities to increase awareness of the center
- Designs and coordinate promotional presentations, demonstrations, and published works
- Designs curriculum and CME for UAMS departments to promote center
Equipment and Facility Maintenance
- Directs the maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Coordinates all necessary supplies and equipment are available as needed
- Develops preventive maintenance schedules for equipment
- Orders all needed repairs in a timely manner
- Responsible for vendor relations to assure equipment is maintained in optimal condition
- Directs all IT support for the center
May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, PharmD, M.D., or Physician Assistant
- Five (5) years of medical simulation experience
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.
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Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Classroom Setting, Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: None
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Classroom Setting, Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: None