(Hybrid) Simulation Information Specialist - Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety

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The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Simulation Information Specialist with the Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety

About the Opportunity

The Simulation Information Specialists will provide primary support for STEPS Learning Management system (currently

LearningSpace). Other duties will include, but not be limited to, liaison with faculty to ensure learning activities requiring LearningSpace are appropriately designed and implemented, serve as oversight/proctor for summative sessions that require LearningSpace, and, as appropriate, teaching.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You''ll Do

• Operational

• Collaborates with management, faculty, and staff in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, scenarios, and simulation tools.

• Provides support for Learning Management System software including user management and reporting as well as assisting with development of new educational offerings.

• Collaborates with Martinsburg/Charleston SoM simulation programs to assist in coordinating program offerings on the three WVU SoM campuses; designs programs/activities to be shared with Martinsburg/Charleston School of Medicine.

• Serves as direct liaison for SoM Eastern campus concerning their Learning Management System.

• Serves as a direct liaison for Beckley & Potomac State Nursing remote campus sites concerning LearningSpace.

• Assists instructors in developing evaluation tools, goals, and objectives for simulation experiences utilizing Learning Management System.

• Monitors simulated exercises and provides, retrieves, summarizes and analyzes student evaluation forms/critiques.

• Collects, imports, and maintains all data in the STEPS Evaluation Dashboard.

• Present at implementation of events to assist in trouble shooting aspects of Learning Management System as they relate to the student activities.

• Solicits instructor and student feedback following simulation experiences in order to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.

• Participates in committee meetings.

• Maintains data confidentiality and security, including sending, receiving, and maintaining electronic Video & Photo Release for all of STEPS's users.

• Participate in technical training as necessary; attend/present at conferences to stay current with and influence simulation education.

• Create innovative ideas, evaluate new equipment, and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.

• Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students, and other users of the simulation center.

• Performs other operational duties, as assigned.

• Designs innovative ideas to improve the technology and development of the Center; develops innovative strategies to enhance programs and services.

• Technical:

• Provides faculty with instructional tools and technical support to carry out simulated sessions.

Includes preparing educational materials for the course and collecting feedback from students.

• Ensures that the Simulation Center is maintained as a clean, safe, and operational facility and as an optimal learning environment.
• Ensures appropriate set-up and cleaning of rooms for training sessions and meetings.
• Role plays as appropriate for simulated cases.
• Conducts tours of the Simulation Center and demonstrates equipment to new users and visitors.
• Participates in committee meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students, and other users of the Simulation Center.
• When necessary, assists in teaching various educational courses such as Orientation, BLS and First-Aid.

Pay Grade: 15

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The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Simulation Information Specialist with the Simulation Training & Education for Patient Safety

About the Opportunity

The Simulation Information Specialists will provide primary support for STEPS Learning Management system (currently

LearningSpace). Other duties will include, but not be limited to, liaison with faculty to ensure learning activities requiring LearningSpace are appropriately designed and implemented, serve as oversight/proctor for summative sessions that require LearningSpace, and, as appropriate, teaching.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You''ll Do

• Operational

• Collaborates with management, faculty, and staff in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, scenarios, and simulation tools.

• Provides support for Learning Management System software including user management and reporting as well as assisting with development of new educational offerings.

• Collaborates with Martinsburg/Charleston SoM simulation programs to assist in coordinating program offerings on the three WVU SoM campuses; designs programs/activities to be shared with Martinsburg/Charleston School of Medicine.

• Serves as direct liaison for SoM Eastern campus concerning their Learning Management System.

• Serves as a direct liaison for Beckley & Potomac State Nursing remote campus sites concerning LearningSpace.

• Assists instructors in developing evaluation tools, goals, and objectives for simulation experiences utilizing Learning Management System.

• Monitors simulated exercises and provides, retrieves, summarizes and analyzes student evaluation forms/critiques.

• Collects, imports, and maintains all data in the STEPS Evaluation Dashboard.

• Present at implementation of events to assist in trouble shooting aspects of Learning Management System as they relate to the student activities.

• Solicits instructor and student feedback following simulation experiences in order to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.

• Participates in committee meetings.

• Maintains data confidentiality and security, including sending, receiving, and maintaining electronic Video & Photo Release for all of STEPS's users.

• Participate in technical training as necessary; attend/present at conferences to stay current with and influence simulation education.

• Create innovative ideas, evaluate new equipment, and identify opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education.

• Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students, and other users of the simulation center.

• Performs other operational duties, as assigned.

• Designs innovative ideas to improve the technology and development of the Center; develops innovative strategies to enhance programs and services.

• Technical:

• Provides faculty with instructional tools and technical support to carry out simulated sessions.

Includes preparing educational materials for the course and collecting feedback from students.

• Ensures that the Simulation Center is maintained as a clean, safe, and operational facility and as an optimal learning environment.
• Ensures appropriate set-up and cleaning of rooms for training sessions and meetings.
• Role plays as appropriate for simulated cases.
• Conducts tours of the Simulation Center and demonstrates equipment to new users and visitors.
• Participates in committee meetings as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students, and other users of the Simulation Center.
• When necessary, assists in teaching various educational courses such as Orientation, BLS and First-Aid.

Pay Grade: 15

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• Associate''s degree in a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years in the following:

• Progressive office experience and organizational skills.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology and clinical applications (preferred).
• Knowledge of videotape recording, duplication, and editing.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of adult education.
• Computer proficiency in PC-based software applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and web design.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working independently.
• Previous experience in healthcare setting, pre-hospital or hospital or related experience. (Preferred)
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize task demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely and meticulous manner demonstrating initiative and creativity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to assess situations and adapt to highly dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work some evenings/weekends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor''s degree preferred.

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• Associate''s degree in a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years in the following:

• Progressive office experience and organizational skills.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology and clinical applications (preferred).
• Knowledge of videotape recording, duplication, and editing.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of adult education.
• Computer proficiency in PC-based software applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and web design.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working independently.
• Previous experience in healthcare setting, pre-hospital or hospital or related experience. (Preferred)
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize task demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely and meticulous manner demonstrating initiative and creativity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to assess situations and adapt to highly dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work some evenings/weekends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor''s degree preferred.

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West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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