Instructional Services Coordinator (50%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

15h

About The Position

The Instructional Services Coordinator provides support to the Anesthesia Instructional Services Specialist and Sim Center Director. Will also assist the Quality and Operations Improvement Coordinator as it relates to the simulation center activities. Assists in the implementation of education, training and research programs associated with the patient simulator programs. Facilitates the achievement of operational and safety goals of the organization through operational support, development and performing simulation activities.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.