Assistant Director, High

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of related professional experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Simulation experience is highly preferred.

Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s department of Medical Education is seeking to hire an Assistant Director, High-Fidelity Simulation.

Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Maintains proficiency with a specialized range of AV systems, IT equipment, and simulation equipment.
• Configures, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains AV and simulation equipment.
• Plans, designs, and implements high-fidelity simulations and task trainer-based activities, under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation.
• Assists the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation in development of policies and procedures related to High-Fidelity Simulation at the College of Medicine Simulation Lab (COMSIM).
• Safeguards privacy and security of simulation center data and technology assets.
• Creates realistic simulators, props, moulage, and environments to increase simulation fidelity.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of simulation terminology, procedures, and best practices.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Maintains an understanding of educational principles, regulations, and best practices and demonstrates these during simulation activities including training, assessments, and examinations.
• Conducts and oversees student post-simulation debriefing and student / learner teaching.
• Develops and delivers staff, faculty, and student education on the appropriate use of specialized equipment and resources within the center.
• Ensures that center policies and procedures are followed by all employees and users.
• Develops and delivers faculty education on best practices in simulation-based education.
• Provides faculty with feedback on execution of these practices.
• Ensures integration of educational best practices into simulation and advocates for integration of simulation technology into education.
• Collects Facility and equipment utilization data and participant evaluation data.
• Develops and implements quality assurance / improvement activities within the High-Fidelity Simulation unit and assists with QA / QI for the entire simulation center.
• Communicates needs for personnel, space, and equipment for simulations to the Operations Manager / Director.
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with institution and industry policies, standards / best practices, and regulations, particularly SSIH accreditation standards.
• Coordinates with the Operations Manager / Director with obtaining and maintaining SSIH accreditation of COMSIM.
• Supervises part-time personnel within the High-Fidelity Simulation unit.
• Coordinates with Operations Manager / Director in stock control, ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained.
• Coordinates with the Operations Manager with accounting related to consumables and equipment.
• Coordinates with Operations Manager / Director in ensuring prep and storage areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and in complying with health and safety regulations.
• Maintains documents and records in support of simulation center operations.
• Ensures that center policies and procedures are followed by all employees and users.
• Delegates these duties as appropriate to Simulation Assistants and / or Technicians.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work.

PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity.

After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary.

Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.