POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE & CODE:	Simulation Specialist (89904)
DEPARTMENT:	WVU Campus School of Medicine Eastern Campus, Student Services Office
REPORTS TO:	Eastern Simulation Director and Assistant Director, Manager of Student Services Office, Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Student Services
FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the supervision of the Simulation Director and Assistant Director, the Manager of Student Services, the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Student Services, this position will provide direct program support to the operation of the Eastern Campus Simulation Lab and have knowledge of the WVU School of Medicine curriculum requirements. This position will organize and maintain simulation supplies, schedule and communicate all mandatory simulation events for the School of Medicine MSIII clerkships, and oversee CAE Learning space scheduling and videotaping for simulated events. This position will also maintain and develop the Simulated Patient program, training and developing additional simulation patients as needed. This position will work with other interdisciplinary schools as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	Associates Degree.
EXPERIENCE:
1.	Two (2) years of experience with a simulation lab, simulated training, EMS, or RN training.
2.	Experience that includes working with healthcare training, independent decision making and prioritizing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	Bachelor’s degree.
2.	Certification or specialized training in operating patient simulators and their operating programs.
EXPERIENCE:
1.	Experience working with SimMan from Laerdal and other medical student learning simulators.
2.	Experience working with training simulators and familiarity with learning program software (CAE Learning Space, Gaumard Simulator Control Software).
3.	Experience with independent decision making and prioritizing, coordination of events, and communication.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.	Supports and assists the Eastern Campus Simulation Director and Assistant Director, the Manager of Student Services, and the Eastern Campus Associate and Assistant Deans with patient simulator events. Provides support and assistance as needed with office staff, faculty, and students.
2.	Operates under the supervision and guidance of the Eastern Simulation Director and Manager of Student Services, to coordinate required training events, and schedules education programs to support the operation of the Office of Student Services.
3.	Oversees the Eastern Campus MIII Students to ensure students meet curriculum requirements for required patient simulation events throughout the academic year.
4.	Provides support for the Eastern Campus Simulation Director, Assistant Director, and faculty for all required simulated events. This includes preparing SimMan, Victoria, or other patient simulators for events; programming the simulators for these events; organizing and keeping inventory of equipment; overseeing set up and clean up, scheduling and communication for MSIII required simulated sessions.
5.	Coordinates repairs and maintenance of simulation equipment. Makes recommendations to the Director for purchase of new equipment.
6.	Provides Support to the Eastern Campus PEP Program, scheduling and overseeing PEP education sessions throughout the academic year. Develop the PEP Program as needed.
7.	Assists with suture labs for the MSIII students at the Eastern Campus.
8.	Schedules events using CAE Learning Space and communicate properly to the MSIII students and faculty involved.
9.	Keeps training simulators and space clean and organized.
10.	Organizes continued learning opportunities (conferences, training sessions) for simulation faculty at least once each year.
11.	Oversees software updates for simulation equipment.
12.	Assists outside learning groups (Residents, hospital staff) with the operations and scheduling of the Simulation Center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	Frequent sitting and computer use.
2.	Medium Work – as determined by the labor department - exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly.
3.	Able to bend, stoop, reach, and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	Works in an academic office environment. Communicate verbally, written, and electronically with healthcare personnel, students, and faculty. Have knowledge of office machine operations.
2.	May be required to work various shifts for special events and evening or weekend events.
3.	May need to travel to other offices.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.	Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
2.	Ability to learn and use computer software programs involved with online student education requirements.
3.	Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4.	Ability to interpret policy, procedure and regulation to ensure the compliance and safety of SOM employees, students and the general public.
5.	Ability to plan, organize and implement programs, events and projects.
3.	Ability to record data and provide reports when needed.

Date Reviewed/Revised: May 2021