Job Description Summary

This position supports Broward College’s Health Sciences Simulation Center and is responsible for students engaging in an immersive real-life simulated healthcare experience using high-fidelity human simulators. Provides oversight, training and guidance to ensure national consistency of lab experiences and instructor performance.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Health Sciences Simulation.

The students represent undergraduate nursing and health science programs, and healthcare professionals enrolled in variety of courses that use simulation as a component of the learning environment.     

Minimum Education:

• Associate Degree. Bachelor's Degree preferred in Healthcare, Nursing, Education, Instructional Technology, or Computer Sciences or graduate of approved EMS program.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Two years of related experience in computer technologies and software applications, education and/or clinical healthcare experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

• EMT – Certificate; Paramedic Certificate / Licensure; RN Licensure; Respiratory Therapy Licensure or other healthcare professional licenses may be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Daily -20%: Supports students in the identification of their individual learning needs. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to ensure high quality lab experiences for students and continued growth of the program.
• Daily -20%: Supports simulation audio and video equipment, recording and playback of simulation events. Troubleshoots any disruption in the computer technology communication.
• Daily -10%: Provides faculty with instructional tools and technical support to carry out simulator sessions, including setting up simulator and room, conducting a dry-run of simulation session with faculty and adjusting learning outcomes if needed prior to the simulation event.
• Daily -5%: Facilitates and maintains a respectful and professional working environment incorporating active learning and reflective thinking.
• Monthly -5%: Works with faculty in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, scenarios, simulation tools, and other educational initiatives to measure learning outcomes.
• Weekly -10%: Instructs and supports faculty in the utilization of simulator equipment, scenario development and programming, and updates related to simulation education.
• Weekly- 10%: Assists faculty with online eLearning platform (Desire to Learn / SimManager) to post student simulation assignments, pre-simulation activities and post-simulation evaluations.
• Quarterly- 5%: Recommends purchase of simulation equipment and other learning technologies that enhance the simulation experience for students and faculty.
• Monthly -2%: Serves as liaison between the simulation center and the simulation manufacturers.
• Daily -3%: Maintains data confidentiality and security. Follows departmental policies for destruction of recorded video sessions.
• Monthly- 5%: Responsible for monthly maintenance checks on high fidelity manikins and task trainers. Conducts manikin repairs unless covered by manufacturer warranty. Oversees biomedical checks on medical equipment, i.e. IV pumps, defibrillators.
• Other, as Needed- 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of computer systems, wireless networking and audio and video recording systems that integrates with manikin data for debriefing including hardware and software.
• Knowledge of web-based software and hardware for curriculum development.
• Ability to learn computer software operations and programming as it applies to simulation platforms.
• Ability to adapt to changes in program requirements and methodology.
• Ability to work with faculty to develop curriculum and train faculty on new software and hardware.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to align to a national model and work effectively in a team environment with healthcare professionals.

    

Position Time Type

Part time     

Position Number

P0073751   

Department

Health Science Simulation    

Salary Range

$32.50 per hour   

Posting End Date

1   

Work Schedule

Varies   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a resume is required.Designated Essential Personnel

NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email the document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to the link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes

Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President, Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.