Instructional Support Specialist

6 days ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Instructional Support Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our instructional support team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our simulation laboratory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with faculty to implement skills labs and simulation clinical experiences according to quarterly schedules.
  • Verify that all materials and supplies are in stock and ready for use prior to the start of each lab.
  • Prepare and set out equipment, materials, and supplies for skills and simulation sessions.
  • Clean, maintain, and put away lab equipment/materials after each activity is concluded.
  • Ensure skills and simulation lab spaces and storage areas are clean and organized.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
Equipment Maintenance
  • Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in working order in skills and simulation lab spaces.
  • Arrange needed equipment maintenance or repair scheduling with external entities when necessary.
  • Update manikins and control device software with new versions when released by the manufacturer.
  • Provide general support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies.
  • Makes recommendations to the Program Director if equipment needs to be replaced or upgraded.
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure current and future simulation technology needs are met.
Audio/Visual/Recording Platform
  • Work with vendors for basic maintenance/upgrades of A/V recording devices, as needed for simulation labs in coordination with IT.
  • Operate A/V recording platform used for simulation.
  • Serve as a resource for faculty in the use of A/V recording platform.
  • Assure recordings are initiated and removed from simulation recording platform in accordance with simulation program policies.
Simulated Clinical Experiences
  • Works in coordination with Skills/Simulation Lab Faculty to setup for simulated clinical experiences to include staging, manikin presentation, programming, creation of moulage, or other features as outlined in the simulation template.
  • Connect manikin to controller and patient monitor.
  • Operate simulation systems during simulations including recording platform and high-fidelity manikin controller.
  • Reset simulation space and manikin following simulated clinical experience.
  • Remain actively involved with simulation activities, including pre-briefing and debriefing unless excused by the faculty member assigned to the course or simulation coordinator.
Professional Development
  • Remain current in software/hardware associated with skills and simulation lab equipment used for instruction.
  • Provide Professional Development information to supervisor as required for accreditation requirements.
  • Attend nursing department meetings and program events.
Program and College Contributions
  • Act as a consult to the Respiratory Care Program for matters pertaining to Simulation Lab and Equipment.
  • Gather data as needed to assist with preparation of accreditation materials.
  • Prepare lab spaces for accreditation site visits.
  • Collaborate with faculty for tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals.
  • Participate in tours and sim sessions that include recruiting events (local high schools), accreditation tours, orientation, college-wide activities, and open houses.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Three years instructional (or laboratory technician) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Laerdal manikin maintenance onsite course within 6 months of hire.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred upon hire or must be completed within 2 years of hire.
  • Eight hours of simulation-related professional development per year of employment (required with new legislation for use of 1:2 simulation for clinical hours).
Working Conditions
  • Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to work on feet for an extended period.

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