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THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN
Market Range: 07
Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Academic Support Coordinator 2 works with UT Health Science Center, UHS, and external faculty to develop and facilitate simulation-based medical education and research activities. This includes assistance with the development of simulation scenarios, assessment tools, and the operation and management of simulation resources needed to support a successful simulation-based medical education course. This position may also provide instruction to faculty, staff, and volunteers on lab equipment and operational procedures.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements simulation events.
- Prepares, maintains, and troubleshoots simulation equipment and materials related to simulation.
- Provides assistance with the creation or alteration of equipment for simulation events.
- Collaborates with surgical skills teams and faculty to integrate best practices, technologies, and equipment into educational activities.
- Provides services as a certified proctor for the SAGES Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) national certification exams.
- Provides curriculum development support to course directors, educators, and external faculty.
- Monitors and documents usage data, evaluations, and contact hours through the simulation center’s management system
- Expands the field of healthcare simulation; networks and collaborates with other healthcare simulation programs.
- Serves as an ambassador of the UTCAMS simulation program in local, regional, and national simulation meetings/conferences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent in a health-related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing comparable duties and responsibilities described above; OR Associate’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a combination of education and related work experience to equal five (5) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of standard procedures regarding handling of biohazard materials such as biologic tissue specimens.
- Ability to think critically, have decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic schedule.
- Ability to self-motivate and work well as a member of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide technical instructions.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.
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