Simulation Center Technician (Per Diem, Variable) Job Listing at Northbay Healthcare in Fairfield, CA (Job ID 5897)

Description

At Northbay Health, the Simulation Center Technician I works to facilitate low and high-fidelity human patient simulated learning at all levels. The Simulation Center Technician I assists with the operations and maintenance of the simulation equipment. Responsibilities also include setting up the room appropriately and ensuring the availability of all necessary equipment, props, and actors (if needed) for each scenario and works to ensure the smooth operation of every aspect of each scenario from start to finish.

The following responsibilities are included: fostering of interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the department and between other hospital departments and outside agencies. They will provide educational programs for clinical staff, physicians and the community pertinent to the patient population served and requests. The Simulation Center Technician I works collaboratively with Simulation Center Coordinator to assist with validating the clinical competency of staff using scenario based simulation and assists the Simulation Center Coordinator in the development of innovative scenarios.  Provides internal and external training, and outreach on the simulation center operations and functionality.

Represent the simulation center in the community through outreach to build support for the center's local use. As the technician this individual will participate in facility tours and marketing of the center as requested.

Education:

• High-school diploma preferred.

• Associate degree in healthcare related field or equivalent work experience preferred.

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare related field required, i.e. paramedic, RN, EMT, Respiratory Therapist or hospital technician.

• Experience with health care information technologies preferred.

• Experience working with medical simulation education preferred.

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

• Current certification in ACLS at provider level within 6 months of hire.

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.

• Excellent interpersonal and human relationship skills.

• Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems.

• Excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Ability to present data to diverse groups of stakeholders.

• Ability to quickly learn new technology.

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Working knowledge of computer functionality, telecommunications, audio and video equipment.

• Knowledge of the healthcare documentation systems.

• The position requires dedicated attention to detail as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information.

Physical Skills:

• Attendance is an essential function of the job. 

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may participate in the following activities: Moderate to heavy physical exertion. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Hours of Work:

• Variable location, hours, and days according to work demands.

Other Requirements:

• The position requires frequent inter-facility driving or travel. 

• Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment (TB Testing, Safety Training, Patient Safety Training, mandatory in-services, etc.).