Job Description:

Position Number:

SE1178.00000

Position Title:

Simulation Coordinator

Job Type:

Staff

FT/PT:

Full-Time

Employee Class Description:

P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description:

The Simulation Coordinator collaborates with the Allied Health and Nursing Division members in performing duties essential to the achievement of the departmental goals for simulation. The main purpose of this position is to function as a planner, developer, consultant, coordinator, or resource person to faculty involved with simulation. This position requires technical expertise and health program understanding to enhance quality lab simulation instruction.

Grade:

2028

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Posting Number:

S2890P

Location(s):

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs):

Monday through Friday: 8 am - 5 pm; Occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings based upon simulation and laboratory schedules.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Start Date:

11/15/2024

Posting End Date:

11/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/37368

Salary Range:

$46,609 - $52,435 per year

Description of Job Function:

1. Works with the Allied Health and Nursing faculty to manage and administer the simulation laboratories by: a. Advising and consulting with the simulation faculty members, b. Establishing and updating policies and standard practices related to the use of simulation technology, c. Establishes and monitors procedures for signing out of simulation lab equipment and movement of simulation equipment from one lab area to another, d. If time permits, assist faculty in developing, presenting, evaluating and refining scenarios utilized for simulation experiences utilizing role playing, props and dialogue to create a realistic learning environment.

Description of Job Function:

2. Maintains the simulation inventory system by: a. Ensuring the completion of an annual simulation equipment inventory of both Allied Health and Nursing, b. Determining the simulation inventory needs for the Allied Health and Nursing Simulation Laboratories in conjunction with the associated program faculty and instructional assistants, c. Scheduling use of the simulation lab/equipment.

Description of Job Function:

3. Participates in and contributes to the upkeep of Allied Health and Nursing Simulation Laboratories by: a. Providing advice & orientation to instructors regarding simulation laboratory procedures, location and use of materials, and the operation of equipment, b. Oversee and coordinate required maintenance or repairs of equipment in the Allied Health and Nursing simulation laboratories.

Description of Job Function:

4. Contributes to the learning needs of faculty in Allied Health and Nursing programs by: a. Serving as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation instruction in classroom/lab activities, b. Coordinating training of faculty in the use of the simulation instruction, c. Working with simulation manufacturer(s) to acquire advanced knowledge in high-fidelity simulation and emerging technologies.

Description of Job Function:

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Field of Study:

Allied Health or Nursing (RN) field

Other Required Qualifications:

Previous simulation experience.

Required License/Certification:

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or must be willing to obtain.

Preferred Education & Field of Study:

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Allied Health discipline or Nursing (RN).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation and growth.


Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to employees, faculty, staff, and community groups.


Ability to set priorities on own initiative.


Ability to work in a team environment.


Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access [required].


Ability to work a flexible schedule.


Ability to accommodate change.


Must have ability to travel between Valencia campus locations.

General Working Conditions:

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.


Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.


The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions:

Will also operate in a lab setting and may use standard lab equipment such as beakers, test tubes, flasks, thermometers. Occasionally the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) clothing and protective equipment such as masks, glasses and gloves. May prepare materials needed to conduct a laboratory demonstration and may need to detect and distinguish samples for lab tests.

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