Center for Simulation (CSI) Coordinator, College of Medicine - Phoenix

CSI combines leading edge simulation with immersive clinical skills experiences that foster student progression in a safe setting, guided by outstanding faculty and experienced medical professionals. The Center is a multi-disciplinary experiential learning center that mirrors in-hospital acute care settings. It is one of the largest and most advanced medical simulation centers housed within a university in the United States. The CSI team works collaboratively to provide inter-professional and multidisciplinary learning environments to meet the innovative educational needs of the medical school and related health care and community partners. With 33,000 square feet of dedicated space, CSI is a flagship for University of Arizona and the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core. Be sure to watch the videos on our website to get a better idea of who we are and how we contribute to the mission of the College. Please take a quick tour of the CSI to learn more: https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/simcenter.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Simulation Event Logistics (Planning, Communications, Setup, Running Events, Re-set):

• Provide timely and accurate team and event planning, preparation, organization, implementation (setting and reset) of simulation lab rooms, equipment, technology, supplies and other resources for scheduled simulation events. Manage, create, and edit detailed set up and assignment tools for each event with colleagues, staff, faculty, and clients, often leading and delegating staff assignments
• Support participants in use and best practices of simulation equipment.
• Provides an appropriate orientation to simulators and task trainers in the clinical simulation learning environment. Quality assure all event details are ready and on time.
• Organize and conduct CSI tours and events for participants of all educational levels. Present and guide participants through simulation stations, demonstrating and explaining use and value of simulation in experiential, hands-on and engaging manner. May also provide same as initial training to prospective and onboarding staff and faculty.
• Works closely with clinical leads and faculty to assure quality and effectiveness.
• Order, track, manage, and maintains equipment and supply levels, including event kits and code cart resources using CSI's inventory control system.
• Identify and submit order requests for low inventory items on a regular basis.

Simulation and Live Event Support:

• Lead implementation and conduct tours, training videos, and various community and pipeline events at the Center.
• May act as Event or Shift Lead, coordinating same with other assigned staff and faculty as primary point of contact.
• Maintain current knowledge on the use, operation, troubleshooting, and best practices of varied simulation equipment, applications and supplies used in the Sim Center.
• Responsible for training and explaining equipment and technology to various event participants, including faculty, as needed.
• Serve as Simulation Operator and sometimes Interprofessional Presence, running simulations and equipment behind the glass and in the room, at the direction of faculty/instructors and staff.
• Assure simulation equipment, kits, and supplies are in place, and in good working condition, tested and ready for use prior to the start of all simulations.

Relationship Management:

• Primary Point of contact on key CSI relationships include those with faculty, student, colleagues, leadership, community partners and campus guests.
• Stay educated and informed, able to professionally represent CSI and the College on elements that may affect campus events and team responsibilities.
• Provide departmental coverage (primary and secondary) to greet and direct clients and students, supporting a wide variety of courses and clientele that utilize CSI.
• May be assigned specific courses, clients, or events for whom more complex end-to-end event scheduling and management may be required.

Business Operations Support:

• Lead, facilitate, and participate in team and College of Medicine meetings to plan, coordinate, confirm, and secure resources and details for every event held in the Center. Create and update related documentation prior and subsequent to each meeting.
• Provide scheduling and event leadership support and logistics for implementation of events in support of all team members (full time and hourly staff, faculty, students, clients, etc.). This includes daily and weekly event assignments to ensure complete support and cross-coverage. Post event and staffing schedules on CSI systems to recruit, track and staff events as needed. Update related tracking to inform staff, faculty, and budgeting by event. Adjust event data post-event to assure data and tracking accuracy.
• Precept new and experienced staff in implementation activities and provide direction and assignments to staff when scheduled. Provide appropriate feedback, mentoring, documentation and related communication and recommendations to assure peer and event success.
• Support staff, students, and faculty in day-to-day activities as needed. This can include flexible work hours on events that occasionally require before or after-hours support to assure successful outcomes.
• Create and update policies and procedures, event tracking, and other elements that assure timely and excellent client and departmental support.
• Support the Center, Academic Affairs, and other University departments as needed in supplementary roles to ensure timely and clear teaming, communications, event success, and ongoing management with all stakeholders.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifts and
  carries up to 50 pounds (i.e. Manikin, task trainers and
  supply boxes).
• Frequently bends/stoops, pushes/pulls, walks, and
  twists.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and
  written communications. Skilled at presenting to large and small groups.
• Able to work
  independently with moderate guidance, following best practices and
  solving problems creatively by drawing on prior work experiences.
• Skilled in developing
  and maintaining good working relationships and communications with
  students, faculty, staff, external clients, management and leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of
  hardware and software computers and applications relevant to academics
  and simulation function.
• Proficient in web-based
  computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, GoogleDocs, Box,
  Zoom, etc.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Clinical experience in health care delivery and/or health education.
• Experience working with different types of medical equipment.
• Experienced and comfortable presenting to small groups, teaching, and leading meetings.
• Experience working, organizing, and running events.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).