"Clinical Simulation Specialist"

Job Details

The Clinical Simulation Specialist is a student-centered position that works directly with academic departments developing and implementing evidence-based scenarios that develop student diagnostic and critical thinking skills through human patient simulators.

What you will be doing:

• Conducts pre- and post-simulation scenarios, including moulage set-up, removal, as well as technical support
• Partners directly with faculty in the process of student learning, assessment and performance by providing feedback through debriefing sessions
• Identifies, arranges, and manages supplies required for each human patient simulation clinical experience
• Provides technological orientation and training of all medical equipment (i.e, ventilators, IV pump, feeding pump, etc.) for incoming students
• Aligns and supports the Nursing Curriculum which allows up to 50% of clinical time to be performed using simulation
• Creates and modifies patient simulation scenarios or case studies that are evidence-based to meet learning objectives set by the MDC program curriculum
• Keeps abreast of current and new technology within the medical field
• Oversees the implementation of lab rules and procedures
• Participates in ongoing professional development and networking opportunities related to nursing and simulation education expertise
• Engages in simulation research activities including participation in study implementation and data collection

What you need to:

• Master’s Degree in a healthcare field and one (1) year of experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare field and three (3) years of experience. Current certification as a Registered Nurse, EMS/Paramedic, Radiology Technician, Physician Assistant license or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Expert knowledge on usage of medical equipment/supplies and how to operate these
• Knowledge in the usage and operation of multimedia equipment and computers
• Knowledge of OSHA, ACHA, and HIPPA guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct student, faculty and staff on how to perform clinical skills, if needed
• Ability to troubleshoot human patient simulator and/or medical equipment and follow manufacturers’ operational instructions
• Ability to constructively guide and train staff on the usage of human patient simulators
• Ability to utilize healthcare background to adapt clinical scenarios on manikins on demand
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Company

Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse, and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 164,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.

Company info

Website: http://www.mdc.edu/jobs