Simulation Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Recruitment Period : 10 / 28 / 2024 - Until Filled

Status : Full-Time, 40 hours / week

Salary Information : Annual Minimum Salary-$39,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$59,400

Hiring Range : $19.04-$23.80

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours / week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and / or colleges.

Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region.

It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

For more information, visit https : / / www.visityakima.com / .

General Summary :

Hires and schedules simulation patients (SPs). Assists faculty with creating cases and trains SPs in character portrayal, case fact delivery, checklist item assessment, and feedback.

Oversees the set up and maintenance of simulation hardware and software. Responsible for event preparation, SP briefings, debriefings, assigning staff roles, overseeing quality control, logistical operations, and student assessment.

Documents all simulation data.

Essential Job Functions :

• Recruits and trains SPs. Schedules simulations.
• Prepares equipment, software, and hardware for simulations. Sets up and cleans up simulations.
• Assists faculty with designing and prioritizing training exercises. Works to create realistic scenarios.
• Maintains the infrastructure for electronic data storage within simulation center systems. Ensures all users and user profiles are input correctly and in the correct groups.
• Oversees quality control for simulation activities.
• Manages equipment and supply inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements : Education :

Education :

Required : High School Diploma or GED

Experience :

Required : 1-3 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of network and / or computer hardware, software, and peripherals;
• skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving;
• skill in public speaking; skill in current and applicable computer programming languages relative to the assignment; knowledge of computer and network operating systems;
• knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of laboratory techniques; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills;

and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.

To ensure full consideration submit :

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.