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North Park University

Simulation Lab Coordinator

North Park University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

The Simulation Lab Coordinator for the School of Nursing is responsible for using and maintaining the simulation lab and its equipment. This full-time position oversees the maintenance of the equipment, works under the direction of the Director of Simulation Education, and collaborates with faculty and other simulation staff. Interfaces with external contractors and NPU IT to ensure manikins and equipment are well maintained. Reports to the Director of Simulation Education. Responsibilities

Follows policies and procedures set forth by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the simulation lab. Collaborates with simulation staff and SNHS faculty to ensure smooth facilitation of lab activities. Independently operate numerous pieces of simulation technology including high fidelity simulator manikins, videorecording equipment, and virtual reality headsets. Possesses sufficient knowledge of commonly used medical terms and pieces of healthcare equipment. Facilitates simulation scenarios by providing room orientations to student participants, assisting in identifying needed roles for simulation scenarios, and providing the voice, sound effects, and emotions for the simulated patient. Creates realistic looks for the manikins or standardized patients by dressing them according to the simulation case specifics and incorporating moulage as needed. Maintains the simulation and skills lab spaces by setting out needed supplies and equipment for scheduled activities, programming simulation patient scenarios and setting up the control rooms, printing supportive documents and checklists, performing regular supply inventory, and putting supplies away in their designated storage areas when not in use. Maintain records, including numbers of students, faculty, or hospital staff participating in simulation; video release forms; videotapes of simulation events; confidentiality forms. Maintain lab technology and equipment by cleaning equipment and storing equipment in the appropriate places. Communicate with university departments and/or external vendors for technical support with malfunctioning technology and equipment. Conduct and/or schedule yearly preventative maintenance on simulators and other simulation lab equipment. Work with program directors and faculty to schedule simulation activities. Collaborate with external vendors and the Director of Simulation Education to order new supplies and equipment. Provide tours to prospective students and university/community stakeholders. Orient newly hired simulation technicians to simulation lab operations including simulator operation and simulation facilitation. Perform other duties as assigned in the skills lab as needed. Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, able to work variable hours and days, some evenings, and/or occasional weekends. Salary

Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree Personal commitment to North Park\'s mission of Christian higher education Computer & multimedia proficiency Takes the initiative to identify tasks that need to be done, is a self-starter, and can work independently Maintains confidentiality Excellent interpersonal relationship, customer service, and communication skills Detail oriented Able to respond efficiently to faculty and student requests Able to work under pressure Ability to effectively manage time Team player Preferred Qualifications

Background in health sciences or healthcare Previous experience with high-fidelity simulators Benefits

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Prescription Plan Flexible Spending Account Commuter Benefit Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Tuiton Remission Helwig Recreation Center Location: Chicago, IL Employment type: Full-time

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