Simulation Specialist

The Simulation Specialist plays a key role in advancing innovative, technology-driven simulation experiences that support Intermountain Health's mission, vision, and values.

Reporting to the Simulation Business Manager of Operations and Technology, this position partners closely with leaders and teams across the organisation to deliver high-quality simulation solutions.

This role is instrumental in coordinating and optimising simulation technologies that enhance learning, collaboration, and operational excellence at all levels of the organisation.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• Benefit eligible
• Flexible/variable scheduling within core business hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Job Essentials

• Partners in the design, operation, or maintenance of tools within business intelligence and data visualisation programs to build and manage online surveys and databases.
• Effectively provisions, installs, programs, configures, operates, and maintains system hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
• Oversees and implements technology for clinical skills improvement and research for the Simulation Consortium to enable systems innovation and the continuous improvement of patient safety.
• Serves as simulator operator by running scenarios with faculty instructors. Ensures that facility and equipment are organised and in place.
• Provides technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video mixer, digital/analog converter, monitors, LCD projectors, anaesthesia machines, low and high-fidelity manikins/patient simulators, and other equipment.
• Ensures system hardware, operating systems, application platforms, and associated components adhere to consortium standards for confidentiality, performance, and IS security.
• Understands and applies the operations of different simulator technologies ranging from anatomic models and task trainers to screen-based simulations to full body patient simulators.
• Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging technologies including operational theory, design, and implementation.
• Collaborates with Simulation Consultant and other simulation staff to identify simulation technology needs for growth and sustainability.
• Assists faculty and other Simulation Centre staff in the operational aspects of simulation. Leads technology education for staff, faculty, and Simulation Program learners.
• Travels to support centre-based and in situ simulations throughout the Intermountain Network of Care.
• Conducts routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates, and equipment purchases. Identifies potential equipment scheduling conflicts and assists management in resolving conflicts.
• Works with the Senior Simulation Specialist to maintain an inventory list of equipment sent for repair.
• Works with clinical engineering to ensure that equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
• Manages inventory including organising, tracking, and restocking consumables used in simulation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in clinical or technical environments.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting audio-visual or clinical equipment.
• Experience planning, participating in, and managing a variety of data visualisation tools.
• Experience working with basic computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professional.
• CHSOS Certification from Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• CITI Certification.
• Clinical or technical background.
• Experience working with databases (SQL) to develop analyses.
• Experience with assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating training or learning programs.
• Experience working in simulation.

Salary: $25.39 - $40.00

Benefits: We provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.