Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Simulation Operations Specialist Full Time Days

Woodstock, IL, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 18 hours ago
ComplianceCustomer SupportCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
  • Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
  • Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers and related multimedia peripherals.
  • Support the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components.
  • Conduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner.
  • Maintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s).
  • Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates.
  • Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities.
  • Maintain data confidentiality and security.
  • This includes technical support for all simulation operations, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals as well as software programming of scenarios.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment
  • Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies

Benefits

  • from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
  • Provide support in establishing and achieving simulation-based education that aligns with strategic organizational goals.
  • Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
  • This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
  • As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist
  • Working knowledge and operations of medical simulation technologies & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KBPort, AV systems)
  • Support the development and implementation of simulation-based education.
  • Bachelor's degree or bachelor's in progress with completion within three years of assuming role AND Two-years' experience in a healthcare simulation OR
  • Five-years' experience in a healthcare simulation or equivalent
  • Standard medical equipment (such as IV pumps, ventilators, hospital beds)

This listing is sourced directly from Northwestern Medicine's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.