Simulation Support Specialist

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing course setups and scenarios with faculty in creating simulated environments reflecting a healthcare setting ranging from home-care to acute care. Utilizes mid to high fidelity simulators to create realistic diseases, injury or surgical wounds and situations.

This is a part-time role

Job Duties:

1. Implements course setups and scenarios with faculty and conducts/leads student simulation experiences and debriefings.
2. Provides faculty and student instruction on use of simulators, equipment and other technology.
3. Manages clinical learning scenario setups and records.
4. Manages complex inventory of healthcare models, manikins, equipment, and supplies.
5. Coordinates the ordering of supplies and assess course needs each semester.
6. Monitors inventory for disposable supplies and pharmacy supplies.
7. Trains and guides the work of students and supervises as appropriate.
8. Maintains learning environment and equipment with the assistance from students and conducts tours.
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience performing various nursing procedures and using medical equipment is required.  Simulation experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Registered TX Nurse License is required.

Preferred:

Master's degree is preferred.

Company Summary:

UT Health San Antonio is one of the country’s leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, patient care and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated 39,700 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world.  UT Health San Antonio is a 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and is fast becoming known as a place that launches and advances careers.

As an employer, UT Health San Antonio provides:

•    An excellent benefits package with lower-cost health insurance options for employees as well as competitive dental and vision plans.

•    A defined benefit retirement plan with matching contributions higher than the market average.

•    Three to five weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick leave and paid holidays.

•    Discounts at UT Health providers and facilities.