What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Services Specialist position at The University of Iowa?
The Simulation in Motion – Iowa Program (SIM-IA) is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled person to join the team as the SIM-IA Eastern Region Coordinator. The individual will provide leadership, support to the Director, and contribute positively to the overall quality of SIM-IA, while collaborating effectively across all team members. Responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the eastern region truck and assisting the Director in ensuring the program's successful delivery of mobile simulation education and training to identified stakeholders throughout Iowa.
As the SIM-IA Eastern Region Coordinator, the individual will act as the simulation operator and clinical expert for the eastern Iowa region, collaborating with the Program Coordinator and Education Coordinator to ensure courses are executed seamlessly, efficiently, and backed by clinical evidence. This role also involves supporting individual learners, facilitating simulation-based learning experiences, and leading impactful debriefings and other educational methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.
Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA)
This program is focused on providing clinical simulation education for EMS and other healthcare providers across the state. SIM-IA has launched three mobile simulation labs that will be staffed with registered nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to provide state-of-the-art education with high volume, high risk, and/or low frequency emergencies to improve patient care, clinical outcomes, and provider experiences.
About the College of Nursing
With renowned faculty, advanced clinical experiences and a tradition of innovative leadership, the University of Iowa College of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the best nursing programs in the nation. The college has received national recognition by U.S. News & World Report, ranking the BSN program #4 as well as six of its graduate programs in the top 25 in the nation (in comparison to all public and private schools). Established in 1898, the College of Nursing has a rich history of preparing nurses to achieve excellence in clinical practice, research, and leading systems of health care.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
- Frequently interacts with internal and external stakeholders and media to provide a consistent message, branding, and image of both the SIM-IA program, the college, and the university.
- Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders in the Iowa Legislature, community colleges, hospitals, healthcare agencies, and emergency medical services programs in eastern Iowa.
- Collaborates with SIM-IA Program Director, SIM-IA Program Manager, and SIM-IA Clinical Educational Coordinator to ensure the collection of course evaluation data for all provider types.
- Assist with development of instructional materials.
- Coordinate and provide support in preparation, setup and programming of simulation experiences with wide variety of simulation (including human patient simulators) and technical equipment. This includes but is not limited to programming and operation of simulation equipment for a wide variety of clinical scenarios.
- Set up, organize, and maintain simulation environment (truck), clinical simulation equipment/supplies, and recording/documentation systems.
- Performs any necessary physical setup/tear down of the truck and simulation environments required to facilitate educational opportunities.
- Assures that the truck is appropriately stocked, cleaned, and fueled for the subsequent training event.
- As needed/appropriate, drives the SIM-IA simulation truck to and from the training site.
- Ensures the required course documentation and data collection is completed.
- Support outreach activities, including truck tours, recruitment events and philanthropic visits.
- Works with the SIM-IA Educational Coordinator, clinical experts, and principal investigators to support the development and improvement of educational and simulation programs.
- May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for students/temporary staff.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Paramedic Science and current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or current license as registered nurse by Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
- Demonstrated skills to troubleshoot and investigate operational difficulties with medical, computer and/or audiovisual equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills: demonstrated by the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors to provide excellent customer service and maintain working relationships.
- Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds. Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance. Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex scheduling and balance multiple competing requests for resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a complex learning environment where disruptions to workflow are common.
- Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet and maintain University Fleet Safety Standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A or B CDL
Desired Qualifications:
- Patient care experience in emergency medical services, hospital emergency departments, critical/intensive care, and/or aeromedical settings. Experience in a setting that is relevant to the specialty training that they will be providing (ex: neonatology, obstetrics, burn care, etc.).
- Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
- Familiarity with health care setting.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Previous experience with clinical simulation equipment or other complex technological devices.
- Previous work experience in an academic environment and/or academic healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics policies, procedures, and regulations.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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