Instructional Services Coordinator (50%)
- The University of Iowa
- Iowa City, IA, USA
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide manikin (CAE Healthcare, Laerdal, and Gaumard) operations for the simulation center via established protocols.
- Build new simulations into the manikin software.
- Maintain, assure calibration, troubleshoot, and repair of manikins and task trainers.
- Assist with audio\visual equipment and applications.
- Schedule, prepare and provide logistics and support strategies for all programs related to the patient simulation center (e.g. Patient Simulations, Perioperative Team Simulations, Skills Workshops and Team-Based Simulation Design and Debriefing).
- Plan, coordinate and\or conduct training classes and equipment demonstrations.
- Coordinate Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities related to the Anesthesia Department.
- Collect, enter, verify, format and present simulation and quality improvement statistics for faculty reviews, departmental administrative annual requirements, and Joint Commission biannual reviews.
- Provide recommendations to identify and address root cause analysis (RCA).
- Assist with preparing and presenting education and training programs related to simulation quality improvement, quality control, and quality assurance.
- Assist in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles, and other documents.
- Participate in staff conferences related to the progress of projects.
- Participate in the development of general goals for research projects and in the planning of the work related to all medical staff in training.
- Identify supply needs, order, organize, oversee the use, repurpose outdated supplies necessary for simulation projects.
- Maintain confidentiality as related to simulation operations, events, participants, or patients.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About The Department of Anesthesia:
The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence, compassionate care, continuous improvement, innovative research, and collaborative learning.
- Bachelor’s degree with or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage small and large group interaction.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- 1-3 years in research, biological or a medical specialty.
- 6 months - 1 year administrative, program, or teaching (developing teaching material).
- Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience in anatomy and physiology.
- Lean Sigma.
- The ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain basic scientific equipment.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 for calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Joseph Mulangaliro at joseph-mulangaliro@uiowa.edu
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