PT Instructor Pool - Simulation

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to support instruction in the Health Simulation program.

The Simulation Operations Specialist position is a non-instructional role that supports Simulation Instructors. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students.

Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTION AND RELATIONSHIPS :

The Simulation Operations Support Instructor position is responsible instructing Health students in the Simulation Center.

The Simulation Support Instructor collaborates with the lead faculty on instructional support needs and also designs, plans, and implements simulation instruction and activities.

The Simulation Support Instructor ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures.

This position involves a large amount of student contact in the lab to assist students to meet course-learning outcomes.

This position reports to the Academic Manager in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Use of the following equipment to provide direct instruction to students :

Human patient simulators (HPS), computers, monitors and a variety of clinical medical equipment

Audiovisual and debriefing systems

Surgical simulators

Virtual reality laboratory computers and other VR equipment

Beds / examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors

Medication dispensing systems

Vital sign monitors

And other equipment

2. Incorporate best practice and evidenced-based research in curriculum development when needed.Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum for Pre-hospital, Nursing, and Allied Health programs.

3. Teaches lab components of classes that involve simulation.

4. Continually improve knowledge through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology in teaching and learning.

This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan in association to FQAS.

5. Assist with and get training on upgrades to software and equipment as needed.

6. Ensure safety for all users.

7. Collaborate effectively with faculty and simulation staff.

8. Maintain learner confidentiality.

9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

10. Comply with college policies, directives, and work rules.

11. Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision and values.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS :

1. Experience with instruction preferred.

2. Technical aptitude required.

3. Familiarity with medical device systems.

4. Ability to meet challenges of adult learners with diverse backgrounds.

5. Experience working in healthcare or pre-hospital setting.

6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

7. Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms with the ability to learn software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

9. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy / physiology.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. EMT Basic Licensure required as a minimum. A degree in healthcare field preferred.

2. 2 years field experience.

3. Basic Life Support Certification.