Simulation Operations Specialist

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

 

Job Summary

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking a Simulations Operation Specialist who is eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program is the undergraduate nursing program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota on the Winona Campus. The BSN Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Simulation Operation Specialist will join a professional learning community wherein faculty and staff contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for students in an innovative, hands-on educational environment.

The Simulation Operation Specialist (SOS) will be responsible for the coordination of the nursing simulation suite and skills lab.  This position will report to the Director of Nursing.

• The first facet of is the coordination of the daily operations of all simulation and skills lab learning.  This includes preparing for simulation and skills lab experiences using healthcare background to guide the setup of the hospital room or task trainer.  Examples include: starting a PIV on a manikin and setting up an infusion of Normal Saline with an IV pump; labeling medication containers and stocking correct syringes; inserting an indwelling catheter into the manikin; filling the manikin’s reservoirs with appropriate liquids for simulation; loading the fetus in the maternal-newborn manikin for a birth simulation.  
• The second facet of coordination is mastering the technology and equipment used in the nursing simulation suite and skills lab. This includes high and low fidelity simulation equipment, task trainers, audio-visual equipment, and computers used in the training of healthcare professionals.  The SOS is responsible for launching the AV LearningSpace in the control room, simulation room, and debriefing rooms prior to simulation.   The SOS will also troubleshoot issues by collaborating with internal IT and manufacturer customer support.  Routine maintenance as well as repair requests related to manikins, software, and equipment will be managed by the SOS.  The SOS will guide the faculty on best practices in caring for the manikins to ensure safe and effective use.
• The third facet of coordination is to oversee the supply inventory for the nursing simulation suite and skills lab.  The SOS will ensure the supplies needed for each learning experience are available to the faculty.  The Simulation and Lab storage rooms will be organized for ease of use by the nursing faculty.  The simulation rooms will be regularly stocked with routine supplies.  The SOS will keep track of the use of supplies and is responsible for reordering to keep adequate inventory.  Purchasing of supplies will be done in collaboration with the Director of Nursing who has oversight of the Supply Budget. 

 

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000

August to May: 40 hours per week

June and July: 10 hours per week

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the nursing simulation suite and skills lab
• Establish a schedule for simulation and lab  
• Correctly and efficiently sets up the simulation rooms and classroom
• Maintains a safe and secure learning laboratory environment
• Operates and troubleshoots simulation equipment, task trainers, and audio/video systems
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to create, run, and evaluate simulation scenarios
• Maintain high, medium, and low fidelity manikins; Learning Space system with audio, video; monitors; task trainers, medical equipment
• Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment and operation manuals
• Liaison with the internal IT and manufacturers for maintenance and repair of equipment, including implementation hardware and software updates
• Ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment
• Research and adapt emerging technologies to meet the educational needs
• Provides input on simulation program policies and procedures
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
• Stocks simulation rooms
• Tracks inventory of supplies and reorders as needed
• Present on the Winona Campus in person, weekdays, daytime.
• Performs other duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or comparable experience
• 1-2 years experience in healthcare profession preferred
• 1-2 years experience with simulation preferred

 

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of healthcare settings including anatomy and physiology; basic medical terminology
• Knowledge of internet, spreadsheets, and word processing software
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team structure with other nursing faculty
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures 
• Demonstrated professionalism, innovation, mission-oriented, and student focused.

Physical Demands

• Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

 

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• General office environments
• Ergonomics
• Noise
• Chemicals
• Biohazards

Application Requirements

 

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

 

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

 

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.