Advanced Simulation Specialist

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

LOCATED IN KEARNEY, NE

This position assists in the creation of innovative solutions and is a liaison for faculty and staff for the incorporation of simulation into the curriculum and training for students and healthcare professionals.

This position will provide operational support of facilities, activities, and resources for clinical and human simulation sessions and other entities utilizing the center. This includes providing technical and hands-on support for simulation session preparation and delivery and assistance with updating scheduling details post event to assist with usage reporting that summarizes activities within the center.

Participates and supports faculty and staff research activities focused on educational and clinical outcomes. This position will also support faculty and staff presentation and publications by linking them to data captured from the simulation training sessions.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Health Sciences or related degree (i.e. Nursing, EMS, etc.)
 

(Will consider six years related education/experience)
 

Experience providing customer-service support

(Will consider six years related education/experience)
 

· Superior organizational, planning, communication and customer service skills required
Able to synthesize and use critical thinking to problem solve

· Multi-tasking

· Ability to maintain high level of customer service especially in high pressure situations.

· Possess strong ability to interact with various professionals (i.e. physicians, nurses, military, faculty, research scientists, etc.)

· Ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

· Function under tight timelines using high level of critical-thinking and decision-making skills.

· Commitment to working in a professional, collaborative, and diverse team environment.

Health Sciences or Education related degree
 

(Will consider six years related education/experience)
 

· Background (2 years) in previous simulation or training environment

· Support role in simulation lab or comparable training facility position.

· Experience in designing, developing, and supporting training activities, preferable in health science education or higher education setting.

· Management and programming of simulation models highly desirable

Healthcare licensure (i.e. RN, EMS, etc)

· Demonstrated knowledge and application of instructional design principles, learning theory, online learning strategies, and technology integration.

· Demonstrated experience in using sound instructional design principles when interacting with faculty and staff to ensure effective skills training delivery.