Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
The UCLA Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art,
interprofessional health professions training facility that applies active
learning and immersive educational techniques, tools, and technologies to
transform health education and patient safety.
Under the general guidance of the Executive and Operations
Directors, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for planning,
developing, implementing, and supporting educational and research activities
within the Center, including undergraduate and graduate medical training,
nursing education, and UCLA Health staff and patient safety programs. This
position provides operational and technical support for the daily functions of
the Center, including expertise in the operation, troubleshooting, preventive
maintenance, and user training of simulation equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Set
up, operate, and support simulation sessions using high-fidelity
simulators, computer systems, and clinical equipment. - Coordinate
and facilitate educational and training activities across multiple learner
groups and disciplines. - Maintain,
troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on simulation,
audio-visual, and related technical equipment. - Develop
and implement innovative simulation-based tools and instructional
solutions to enhance learning experiences. - Support
simulation-related research projects and data collection activities. - Provide
daily operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the
Simulation Center. - Serve
as a representative of the UCLA Simulation Center, interacting regularly
with faculty, staff, students, healthcare professionals, and the public.
Salary Range: $33.81 – $51.24 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree and or equivalent
experience and/or training. - Strong interpersonal and
communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively
with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and
cooperative working relationship. - Skills in operating a PC and
Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software
programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment. - Physical ability to lift,
move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment
weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance. - Knowledge of operation of
standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens,
media players, etc. - Mechanical skills to
competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center. Ability to
perform basic wiring and cable installation. - Flexibility and adaptability
in a dynamic environment based on changing priorities and frequent
interruptions. - Organizational and time
management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain
files, and follow through on assignments to completion. - Ability to work as part of a
team and independently. - Ability to synthesize
information from a variety of sources and problem solve quickly. - Ability to maintain
confidentiality of information. - Ability to interact with
individuals of diverse backgrounds. - Ability to express technical
information clearly and simply to non-technical persons. - Self-motivated and requires
little to no supervision. - Able to work evenings and
weekends. Willingness to perform occasional overtime to meet the teaching
schedule and essential duties. - Ability to manage multiple
projects and timelines.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of medical
terminology, clinical training, and/or experience in data management,
statistics, virtual reality applications, and/or instructional design