Simulations Center Coordinator - School of Nursing at University of Mississippi Medical Center

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Organization Skills, Professionalism, Experiential Learning, Technical Support, Simulation Operations, Audio Visual Technology, Phlebotomy, IV Placement, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, Community Outreach, Documentation Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00046619 Job Category: Professional and Technical Organization: SON-Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation Center-Jackson Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Simulations Center Coordinator - School of Nursing Job Summary: Supports daily operations, provides academic support, maintains simulation laboratories, human simulators and equipment, and manages supplies of the simulation center. Contributes to simulation-based teaching activities and collaborates with faculty and staff. Education & Experience Associate's degree and two (2) years of clinical experience. Working knowledge of medical and AV technology preferred. Acute care experience preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills, intermediate level of computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets handling). Excellent deductive reasoning. Great attention to detail, excellent organization skills, lives up the highest levels of professionalism, able to constantly update skills to increased/changed demands. Committed to facilitating experiential learning of trainees. Maintains a safe and confidential learning environment for all participants. Patient in all communications, has a positive and even keeled attitude, erudite, projects excellent image of the simulation center. Responsibilities Maintains a professional, safe and confidential learning environment. Orients new students and faculty to the simulation center; assists faculty with practical application of the basic assumptions and concepts in simulation. Provides technical and simulation operations support for faculty and staff in preparation for, during and after the conduct of simulation sessions to optimize the learning experience. Performs pre-simulation activities. Sets up simulation laboratories and runs diagnostics on equipment using checklists. Prepares scenario props; assists in creating documentation for scenarios; sets up control room for simulation activity by initiating simulation software, digital audiovisual hardware and software systems. Contributes to high fidelity simulation: orients students, staff and faculty to the simulation environment and equipment; operates and manipulates, via computer program, the computerized, interactive, life-sized manikins that are programmed to provide realistic patient responses and outcomes; follows direction of instructors and quickly manipulates simulator software during scenarios using pre-programmed steps to simulate real life responses such as initiate patient decline or improvement based on scenario flow or student actions; provides audio for patient manikin as "voice of the patient"; provides theatrical support by playing amateur and health care professional roles during simulation scenarios. Assists faculty in observing students; operates audio and video equipment to record simulation sessions; performs troubleshooting. Contributes to instruction of psychomotor skills in phlebotomy, Peripheral IV placement and other procedures using low fidelity simulators. Performs post simulation activities. Operates audio and video equipment for debriefing. Administers student evaluations of the simulation center experience; provides technical provides technical evaluation of simulation experience; recommendations for simulation improvement. Cleans up laboratories using checklists. Performs equipment checks and replenishes supplies. Performs regular operational checks and cleanings of equipment, oversees scheduled maintenance of equipment per manufacturer recommendations to proactively maintain equipment. Ensures simulation technology and equipment is kept secure and safe; troubleshoots equipment failures following user manual or manufacturer's written instructions and consult with technical support as necessary and determines the need for vendor repair; maintains an understanding and utilizes as appropriate the vendor contract and equipment warranties. Assesses simulation center supply needs. Maintains the process for inventory of supplies and procedures to prompt reordering, organizes storage of supplies; tracks usage of supply inventory, maintains inventory and seeks ways to minimize costs; researches materials / equipment / supply alternatives for simulation center. Performs academic support duties. Maintains training attendance record, confidentiality agreements and opinion surveys. Transcribes hand-written comments. Assists with setup and administration of exams. Assists with entering exam questions into electronic learning software, keying and grading of multiple choice question. Copies handouts and exams, proctors written exams given to trainees in the simulation environment. Maintains simulation documentation by maintaining and enforcing documented simulation center policies and procedures; manages documentation and secure, confidential storage of digital media. Participates in community outreach programs and marketing; contributes to conducting tours of the simulation center; documents history of simulation center. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 11/14/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments. 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Responsibilities

The Simulations Center Coordinator supports daily operations of the simulation center, maintains laboratories and equipment, and contributes to simulation-based teaching activities. They also provide technical support for faculty and staff during simulation sessions to enhance the learning experience.