Simulation Lab Coordinator

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Simulation Lab Coordinator reports to the Director of Workforce Development (“DH”). This position, in direct partnership with DH, is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operations of a simulation lab, ensuring the smooth execution of simulations for educational and training purposes, and maintaining simulation labs, classrooms, storage, equipment, and resources.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the simulation lab, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Ensure the simulation labs, classrooms, and equipment are clean, organized, and safe for use.
• Maintain and coordinate the repair of simulation equipment troubleshooting for effective and efficient resolutions.
• Develop and implement simulation lab policies and procedures.
• Manage the budget for simulation lab supplies and equipment, in partnership with Director.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, staff, and students to design, plan, and implement simulation activities.
• Develop and refine simulation scenarios, utilizing role-playing, props, and dialogue to create realistic learning environments.
• Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including simulation equipment, programming simulators and patient care equipment.
• Stage and clean up simulation equipment, including mannequins and other props, after simulations and classes.
• Provide training to educators and staff on the use of simulation equipment and techniques, as needed.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the System surrounding healthcare simulation education training.
• Assist instructors with the implementation of virtual clinical medical scenarios.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation activities.
• Provide feedback to faculty and staff on simulation performance and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of simulation activities and equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Partner and work closely with System Education team on simulation needs and other System education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Preferred certification from Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
• Experience: Experience in healthcare simulation, lab management, or a related field

Professional Skills

• Proficiency in using simulation equipment and software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment: This position will spend a majority of time working in a standard classroom and office environment where 60% of time is sitting or standing, performing office/clerical work and 40% of time walking. This position may lift up to 50 lbs.

Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.