Simulations Operation Specialist
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.
A unique opportunity exists to help found a new undergraduate nursing program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona Campus. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure 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.
Under general supervision, the Simulation Operation Specialist will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and general operation of high, mid, and low fidelity simulation equipment, task trainers, audio-visual equipment, and computers used in the training of healthcare professionals.
They should be able to provide exceptional customer service, including the ability to express technical information effectively to non-technical persons. Ideally they will also have knowledge of and experience with clinical training equipment and simulation lab operations. This position will report to the Director of Nursing.
Pay rate: $25.00 per hour
Part-time position: 20-29 hours per week during the academic year.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and trains on simulation equipment, task trainers, and audio/video systems. Maintains current knowledge of simulation equipment and operation manuals.
- Serves as the liaison with the equipment manufacturers as it relates to simulation. Collaborates with vendors for maintenance and repair of equipment, including implementation hardware and software updates.
- Correctly and efficiently sets up the simulation rooms and classroom. Maintains a safe and secure learning laboratory environment.
- Oversee daily operations at the simulation center by maintaining regular communication with the Simulation Education Coordinator.
- Works with Simulation Education Coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; makes recommendations for budgeting and purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Maintain current knowledge of the nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to create, run, and evaluate simulation scenarios.
- Provide appropriate guidance to students in the simulation setting related to professionalism.
- Research and adapt emerging technologies to meet the educational needs of students and faculty.
- Participates in public relations duties including tours and demonstrations in the simulation area. Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and staff.
- Provides input on simulation program policies and procedures.
- Present on the Winona Campus in person, weekdays, daytime.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Experience and Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred and/or comparable experience
- 1-2 years experience in healthcare simulation preferred
- 1-2 years experience with computer service preferred
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of databases, internet, spreadsheets, and word processing software
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; basic medical terminology
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team structure with other nursing faculty is an essential quality
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures
- Demonstrated organizational skills, professionalism, innovation, mission-oriented, and student focused.
Physical Demands[ ] Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionallylifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined asone which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out jobduties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteriaare met.
[X] Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting orcarrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is inthis category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of thetime with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full orwide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities.
[ ] Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting orcarrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
[ ] Heavy work. Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting orcarrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns
[ ] General office environments
[X] Ergonomics
[X] Noise
[X] Chemicals
[ ] Driving
[X] Biohazards
[ ] Extreme climate (Hot/Cold)
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 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.
