Simulation Specialist II

College of Nursing:

A leader in nursing education for more than 40 years, UCF College of Nursing is doing MORE to ensure a healthier future for all. With a new, permanent home at UCF's Academic Health Sciences Center, we will have more space to prepare more Knight nurses with academic excellence and more opportunities to impact more lives with innovative, interdisciplinary research.

UCF College of Nursing will be moving to UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona, anticipated to open in July 2025.

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida (UCF College of Nursing (CON) is seeking well-qualified candidates for a Simulation Specialist II position. The Simulation Specialist II will provide support for high technology and human simulation-based experiences for the Helene Fuld Trust Simulation, Technology, Innovation, and Modeling (STIM) Center with additional support from the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation Center. The Simulation Specialist II will collaborate with stakeholders and STIM Center faculty and staff to effectively plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate simulation-based educational events. The Helene Fuld Health Trust (STIM) Center supports and is critical to the Academic Health Sciences Center Healthcare Education curriculum and allows for the establishment of standardized instruction of foundational clinical patient assessment skills and is integral to the development and/or assessment of students' clinical competencies throughout the respective curricula. This position will provide foundational plus technical support to stakeholders across our main and regional campuses.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to plan and coordinate simulation-based education events to include case scenarios, training materials, and schedules that align with learning goals.

• Ensure appropriate fidelity and realism of simulation events, including Simulated Participant (SP) portrayal, moulage, equipment, supplies, simulator operation, and room/session/event set-up to meet simulation-based learning objectives.

• Assist in recruitment and trains new/incoming team members which include any of the following: Simulated Participants (SPs), Simulation Specialists I, Part-Time/Work Study Staff, Embedded Participants (EPs), Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA), and Male Urological Teaching Associate (MUTA), and Physical Exam Teaching Associate (PETA).

• Create event standard operational procedures (SOPs) and checklists; maintenance of simulation equipment and documentation; and quality improvement processes including debriefing events with staff and stakeholders (e.g. +/Delta forms or After Action Reports).

• Collaborate with STIM leadership to provide short-term and long-range comprehensive strategic and operational planning in support of the simulation programs.

• Ensures adherence to Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation standards, Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, and the SSH Simulationist Code of Ethics.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of assessment tools to evaluate SP performance.

• Participate in professional development activities. Representing UCF at professional healthcare simulation conferences and meetings and seeking out professional opportunities to present or publish research and/or innovations.

• The position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to timely completion of UCF required trainings and updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a health-related field.

• A Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist [CHSOS] certification, Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator [CHSE] certification, or previous experience preferred.

• Working knowledge and operation of medical simulation technologies, learning management systems & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, CANVAS, Learning Space, AV systems).

• Technical support experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel, databases, and technology.

• Experience with immersive technologies (Virtual, augmented, and mixed realities).

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please include a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

• If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, your salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take your time to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please upload your most up-to-date resume and be sure it includes all relevant work history.

• Hybrid work options available as per UCF policy and supervisor approval. https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/3-012.pd

• UCF College of Nursing will be moving to UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona, anticipated to open in July 2025.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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