Simulation Specialist - Portland Maine

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland, Maine
Posted On: 01/28/2025

Description MaineHealth CorporateProfessional - NonclinicalReq #: 7788Summary:The Simulation Specialist role is responsible for accurately replicating realistic, highly complex clinical scenarios using sophisticated, high-and-low fidelity simulation equipment and software.

• Manages the operation of simulation equipment during simulation events.
• Troubleshoots simulator software and hardware problems. Functions as the primary technical liaison with the simulator manufacturers.
• Monitors simulation equipment safety, performance testing, and ensures proper certification.
• Assesses the operational uses and limits of the human patient simulator(s), Standardized Patients and associated equipment, and makes recommendations for enhancements, upgrades, and new equipment.
• Maintains and organizes appropriate inventories for all medical pharmacological, and simulation supplies.
• Coordinates with the scenario development staff to identify the required supplies. Purchases supplies with sufficient lead time to guarantee delivery in time for scenario
• Interfaces with clinical professionals within and outside of MaineHealth (physicians/advanced practice practitioners, nurses, residents, fellows, and other allied health professionals) and demonstrates a sound working knowledge of the clinical experience.
• Provides technical support and preparation of materials and equipment for teaching, research or demonstrations within the simulation center.
• Provides orientation of faculty, medical students, nurses, residents, and other allied health professionals to principles of simulation training and debriefing techniques and provides faculty with related literature.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)1. Education: Associate's Degree or related education preferred.2. License/Certifications: N/A3. Experience: Five years in direct patient care preferred, with preference for experience with sophisticated physiologic monitoring devices or five years of simulation experience.
  Additional InformationWith a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
  
  MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. More...

      

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