Are you our next Simulation Operation Specialist? Apply today to join the Simulation team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Simulation Operation Specialist with an interest in health care, knowledge of simulation and education, and experience in theatre operations to join the Regional Simulation team. The primary location of this role is at Lion’s Gate Hospital, but it is a regional role that supports the entire health authority. In this position you will report to the Regional Manager, Simulation Strategy to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Coastal Simulation Centre, support the development of new centres/resources, supervise designated staff, and promote and provide simulation services to enhance the delivery of clinical education across the health authority.

In this unique role, you will:

• provide client services and ensure simulation-specific technical support is coordinated for all simulation activities, which can include simulation preparation, setup/take down, maintenance of simulation equipment (simulation, AV, and medical), and participation in simulation scenarios (such as acting as a standardize patient).
• be responsible for the intake and coordination of simulation events (which can range from basic to complex), for ongoing maintenance of simulation rooms and supplies, and for ensuring efficient and adequate resource allocation for simulation events (which may be occurring simultaneously and across one or more sites)
• use your knowledge in the field of simulation and education (including the use and operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of different simulation technologies, such as task trainers, full body patient simulators, computer software management and AV systems).
• utilize an understanding of simulation education methodology in order to support simulation users through the intake process (which may include basic scenario design and linking level of fidelity with learning outcomes, selection of appropriate equipment, rooms and debrief components.)
• maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies including basic theory, design and implementation.
• maintain our web and social media presence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a recognized technology or health-related field and CHSOS certification (Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum two (2) year’s recent, related experience with simulation technology and clinical education.
• Experience working as a theatre or conference technician (including experience in lighting, sound and other entertainment production media) is an asset

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to function as a strong leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and a team member within a complex setting with the goal of attaining exceptional service, goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and foster a motivating, engaging and respectful workplace.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills; facilitates, collaborates and negotiates with internal and external stakeholders effectively and strategically both one-on-one and in groups.
• Strong customer services skills that drive efficient and increasing use of simulation education resources and promote high quality inter-professional education.
• Demonstrates initiative to independently sustain expert level of knowledge in the Simulation field as it relates to their proficiency in existing/emerging technologies through day to day work, participating in provincial/national/international simulation working groups and attending webinars and conferences.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion.
• General knowledge of LAN Networks and Microsoft Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OSX, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web publishing software.
• Working knowledge of audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing and editing.
• Knowledge of basic medical equipment and related supplies used in simulation based education ( IV pump, defibrillator, thermometer, BP, suction, IV, intubation).
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities, and effectively make decisions within a team environment.
• Understands principles of adult learning theory, how it influences curriculum design and the learning environment. Ability to integrate principles of instructional design.
• Supports/fosters interdisciplinary engagement of healthcare professional with different levels of knowledge related to Simulation methodology.
• Ability to assist educators with appropriate application of fidelity to best serve the scenario and learners.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to facilitate understanding of simulation, fidelity, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of common healthcare procedures/principles, terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, BCLS certification, and exposure/experience to a hospital clinical environment are assets.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment where the ability to problem solve and make timely informed decisions independently will be necessary.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.