Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-13
Req: R100032078
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Education and Research:   70%

The Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education (GCSIMed) is located at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine which has an urgent need for Manager, Programs.  The Manager, Programs will operate and maintain Simulation-based Learning Resources: Responsible for daily operational activities in simulation training areas to include hardware, software and audiovisual technical support, and facility and equipment set-up for training sessions. Participate in product specific vendor training and maintains the technical expertise required to facilitate use of simulation training areas. Collaborate with GCSIMed faculty and staff in development and delivery of simulation activities to integrate equipment into the learning strategies and assessment processes of program curricula. Trouble shoot simulation equipment malfunctions as required and/or directed by manufacturers; enforcing proper usage and operation by authorized personnel. Participate in training-related activities to include testing and running scenarios with faculty instructors, developing and demonstrating simulator operational instructions for users, and teaching instructors. Facilitate and manage learners to include assisting learners to organize their knowledge and experiences and to make appropriate use of information technology. Evaluate programs and assist faculty with performing educational research to include assisting faculty in the use of a range of tools for evaluating teachers, courses and resource materials; assisting in medical education research; managing and maintaining educational and clinical data and publications on topics related to simulation programs. Personal Development:  remain up-to-date on new educational techniques and simulation systems; attend seminars and courses, as necessary, to keep informed of current and new protocols, skills and standards for simulation. Supports, researches, evaluates, and recommends innovative and appropriate simulators, applications and other technologies and equipment Participates in interprofessional learning activities that encourage and develop skills that support patient-centered, team-delivered, and interdisciplinary care.

Administration:   25%

Oversees the operations of all simulation facilities and resources to ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization, promoting safe and collegial practices. Oversees and coordinates laboratory resources staff to ensure that the proper equipment and supplies are in the proper rooms at the proper times and in working order. Serve as facilitator of simulation-based training and evaluation activities. Ensure a well-balanced, standardized Prehospital and Emergency Healthcare (PEH) simulation program offering educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the GCSIMed pre-hospital constituents. Assist with the implementation of selected PEH curricula in the Florida State Colleges and Technical Centers that operate state-certified paramedic training programs, including presenting and gaining acceptance of curricula, training instructors and monitoring for quality assurance. Administers, and maintains policies and procedures that dictate the overall operations of the facilities Assures that users adhere to established operational policies and protocols. Conducts or arranges maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Administers inventory controls, supports Purchasing (including requesting quotes from vendors and suppliers), and facilitates maintaining necessary stocks of consumables. Problem-solves to optimize operations and support ongoing quality improvement. Supports the use of media hardware and software, oversees content acquisition, distribution, storage, and extinction, and serves as a resource for all video and audio concerns. Supports, researches, evaluates, and recommends innovative and appropriate simulators, applications and other technologies and equipment

Public Relations:   5%

Participate in the development and delivery of presentations and tours to a variety of community, political and medical groups. Promote positive communication within the greater prehospital and simulation communities.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

 

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c105