Simulation Lab Operations Specialist

For more than 35 years, Good Shepherd Hospital has served the community by providing quality, compassionate health care services to families throughout the northwest suburbs. Today, more than 700 physicians representing over 50 medical specialties have chosen to affiliate with Good Shepherd Hospital. Highly-skilled physicians and clinical professionals provide a comprehensive range of services including nationally acclaimed cardiovascular care, advanced surgical capabilities, emergency services backed by the resources of a level II trauma center and a state-of-the-art Birth Center. A nationally-recognized cancer program, a health & fitness center as well as an extensive range of outpatient services round out our health care program.

Purpose:
The purpose of the position is to support the development and implementation of simulation based education across the Advocate system. They will partner with faculty and simulation education specialists to provide technical expertise on simulation. Reporting to the Director of System Simulation the position will provide support in establishing and achieving simulation~based education that aligns with strategic organizational outcomes. They will be involved in planning, launching and operations of simulation centers across the enterprise.

Accountabilities:

• Acts as member of Learning Institutes teams to develop comprehensive system wide learning strategies, ensuring simulation is represented in our direction and priorities
• Plan, schedule and implement/coordinate simulation based programs that promote safety, quality and service
• Maintain equipment utilized in simulation
• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety and simulation technologies
• Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities
• Internal and external stakeholder management

Position Requirements:

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, technician/technologist/technology/IT work, or clinical experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong computer knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• None Resiliency and flexibility to deal with a changing environment
• Demonstrated problem~solving ability
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases. Knowledge of universal precautions is a must.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Ability to travel to various Advocate Health Care facilities
• Ability to move equipment and learning materials (up to 50 pounds)

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care, named among the nation’s Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, the state’s largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area’s largest home health care companies, and the region’s largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.