Simulation Operations Specialist

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean
College Division: USF Health-College of Nursing
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 4506 / Simulation Operations Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000
Position Number: 00055920
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida, the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report 2022. Serving over 2,200 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year, the College of Nursing is recognized as a leader in nursing education, research and community engagement. Our program is distinguished for having the highest rank among public nursing masters’ programs in Florida by U.S. News and World Report.
The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position serves as a coordinating manager reporting to the Assistant Professor for the Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation in the College of Nursing and assists in decision making regarding resources for the Nursing Skills Laboratory and Virtual Simulation Center of Excellence. This position has oversight for functions vital to the education of all students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. This position includes assisting with the planning, and managing all functions of a multi service Center that includes nursing learning resources for clinical training skills, simulation and virtual reality. The position requires extensive liaison with faculty and staff within the College of Nursing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the daily operations of the Virtual Simulation Center and Nursing Skills Laboratory on all USF Campuses. Trains support staff and instructors in the safe and proper use of equipment and instruments. Has thorough knowledge of all laboratory equipment, and ensures all equipment is serviced and properly maintained, calibrated and operational. Receives and stores equipment and chemicals for the teaching labs. Oversees the preparation and setup of human patient simulators, teaching labs, materials and reagents to perform laboratory and training exercises.
Ensures the proper assessment, identification, collection, organization and processing of course related materials and supplies through interaction with faculty. Determines the need for equipment, furnishings, non-routine supplies, special items and service/maintenance contracts for the unit. Has working knowledge of all equipment. Coordinates the scheduling and use of the simulation center, equipment, and resources by faculty and students, and maintains detailed records of such use. Maintains operational records and files. Maintains operational records and files.
Responsible for safety in the teaching labs and assists the director in the development and implementation of rules and operating procedures. Ensures that laboratory spaces comply with appropriate health and safety regulations. Ensures all necessary forms are completed and maintained to remain in compliance with USF’s policies/procedures governing the use
of University equipment.
Consults with faculty to evaluate teaching lab needs, exercises, improvements on current experiments, teaching methods, and equipment and instruments. Performs and evaluates new experiments prior to their adoption by laboratory classes. Assists in designing and preparing demonstrations for lecture classes. Consults with the director on new equipment and instruments, and works directly with vendors and other university personnel (such as Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy) in the preparation of bids and requisition to obtain them.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the discipline of work, and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved, to total 5 years. Related disciplines include:

• Medical Simulation
• IT/AV/ Computer
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Healthcare
• BioMedical or Health Sciences
• Surgical Technology

Degree Equivalency Clause (SB1310): Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Some positions may require Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification or obtain CHSOS certification within one year of employment.
PREFERRED:
Three years of experience in health care field; previous experience working in a university health sciences setting; previous experience working with patient simulators.

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  • • • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Paid Vacation Days
      • Paid Sick Days
      • 11 Paid Holidays
      • Various Retirement Options ,
      • Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
      • On-campus Childcare Options
      • Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)
      • Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36416

Posting Date: 3/1/24

Posting End Date: 3/15/24

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