HEALTH CARE SIMULATION ASSISTANT

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : College of Nursing

Job Title : Health Care Simulation Assistant

Position # : 00618350 - Requisition # : 32581

Job Summary :

The Clinical Education & Placement Team handles all processes related to experiential learning with the CU College of Nursing, including the Clinical Education Center (CEC).

The CEC is an innovative clinical learning environment to prepare students for safe patient care in today's complex healthcare systems.

The Clinical Education & Placement Faculty provides CU Nursing students with the most up-to-date, clinically relevant best practices in a variety of specialty areas.

The CEC promotes a safe environment for student nurses to learn the foundational skills needed to care for patients, but they also learn professionalism and the role of a nurse.

The Clinical Education Center is available across the CON curriculum and on the Anschutz Medical Campus as a clinical resource across professions.

The Simulation Tech position supports simulation for CON, Undergraduate, and Graduate simulation programs at AMC (Aurora) and South Denver (Lone Tree) locations.

Key Responsibilities :

Simulation Technology (60%) :

• Day-to-day set-up and breakdown of CEC and Sim.
• Working knowledge of all simulations and CEC activities.
• Moulage.
• Provides care, periodic maintenance, and repairs (as appropriate) of task trainers, mannequins, and other simulation center equipment, under minimal supervision.

Maintains cleanliness and order of specialized equipment and supplies.

• Sets up the simulation room or Clinical Center in preparation for simulation scenarios; including equipment, supplies, mannequin moulage, IT, video, and automatic medication dispenser.
• Assists faculty with resources for the course needs to be related to simulation, including but not limited to the AV system, data capture software, mannequin programming, Standardized Patient preparation, Electronic Health Records, smart boards, and medication dispensing units.
• Provides first-line technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, operation of digital cameras, and monitors.
• Use of virtual simulation.
• Supports College of Nursing activities by conducting inventory and restocking supplies and maintaining equipment and task trainers in good working condition.
• Provides support to faculty and Teaching Assistants for required supplies, equipment, and basic instruction on use.
• Pyxis management.
• Attends meetings and contributes to committee work as appropriate and as assigned by leadership. Stays current with the developments in the field of Simulation Technology.

Simulation Facility (20%) :

Simulation Suite 5th floor (AMC), CEC 4th floor (AMC) and South Denver (SD)

• Maintain CEC and Sim physical space.
• Space is organized, clean, and well maintained at all times - control room and clinical space.
• Supplies are put away after use.
• Areas cleaned.
• Space clear of clutter.
• Items are neatly put away.
• Items are properly labeled.
• JR as needed in Sim or per request of a team member.
• Equipment disposal.
• Cleaning requests.

Administrative (20%) :

• Admin support : maintain attendance rosters / policy, vSim use.
• Student coordination & attendance.
• Maintain student rosters.
• Assists with tracking supply and equipment needs.
• Participates in restocking and inventory.
• Assists with clerical needs of the area, including mail pickup from Education Building 2North.
• Make copies of materials as needed and as requested.
• Provide tours of the laboratory and simulation space for visitors, which often consist of potential or current donors, faculty, campus administrators, and external partners.
• CEC and Sim deliveries.
• CPE forms - CEC and Sim.
• Knowledge of on-campus contacts for needs.
• Management of office supplies.
• Linen management.

Work Location :

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care.

The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year.

Innovative, interconnected, and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care, and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants.

For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays, and more.

To see what benefits are available, please visit : https : / / www.cu.edu / employee-services / benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff.

The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans.

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications :

Please make sure to include the following in your resume : job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40-hour / week basis.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Substitution : Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Must be a current resident of the State of Colorado.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment :

• Can lift 50-70 lbs as this is a physical position.
• The position will be consistently on the move for a majority of the work week.
• Must be able and willing to cover multiple locations, including AMC and Denver South.
• Must be willing and able to cover a variety of scheduled times to accommodate academic scheduling needs.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in a medical and / or health care support position, such as a medical assistant, LPN, etc.
• Experience with a wide variety of technology and software, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Experience in a customer service role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to develop collaboration with inter-professional colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

How to Apply :

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s) :

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to : Shay Edmonds, shay.edmonds@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins :

Screening begins on February 20, 2024.

Anticipated Salary Range :

The hiring range for this position has been established at $3,588 to $4,450 per month ($43,062 to $53,400 per year).

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator : http : / / www.cu.edu / node / 153125

ADA Statement :

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.

adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement :

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement :

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.