Operations Coordinator - Simulation Lab, UMKC School of Medicine, Saint Joseph Campus

Medical Education Support Services, UMKC School of Medicine - Saint Joseph Campus

The primary role of the Simulation Operations Coordinator is to provide day-to-day support for the UMKC School of Medicine's Clinical Training Facility (CTF) operations at the School of Medicine's St. Joseph (STJ) campus. This position will report to simulation center leadership and STJ campus leadership and work with faculty/staff in these units to support and oversee simulation events for that campus. Tasks include set-up and tear-down for events; preparation, maintenance and repair of simulation and medical equipment, and related multimedia (audio/visual) peripherals; equipment inventory; providing direction to learners, faculty, and standardized patients during exams and simulation activities; and monitoring access to and activities in the facility and/or simulation areas.

This is a 50% FTE job (20 hours/week)

Duties & Responsibilities

* Provide on-site support and scheduling for simulation activities and clinical workshops at UMKC St. Joseph Regional Campus.

* Coordinate simulation operations with staff and Simulation Operations Manager, ensuring alignment with School of Medicine policies and procedures.

* Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair simulation equipment; ensure regular software/hardware updates.

* Handle daily setup/teardown, inventory management, and cleanliness of simulation spaces.

* Program simulation scenarios, perform moulage/staging (manikin and room preparation), and support standardized patient (SP) program logistics.

* Run simulation technologies during events, train others on equipment and software use as able.

* Provide technical support for faculty, students, and SPs for assessments.

* Manage student evaluation recording setup and access for relevant users (students, faculty, staff).

* Perform additional duties as needed to support the evolving needs of the STJ campus and simulation program.

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred qualifications

• Experience of at least 2 years working in computer or information technology or a healthcare environment.
• Prior experience working or volunteering in a simulation center or experience with simulator operation and maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology preferred but not required.
• Work requires regular heavy physical lifting, sometimes of equipment over 50 pounds and extended periods of time sitting, walking, and standing.
• Must have access to and use of own transportation.

Knowledge/Skills

• Familiarity with operating audiovisual equipment and the ability and eagerness to quickly learn new and varied technologies
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic mail communication and operation of personal computers (PC and MAC) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be very organized, attentive to details and able to multi-task and work efficiently.
• Flexible, self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Up to $19 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application review to begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

This position will be required to be in-person (on site) based at the Saint Joseph campus. There will likely be some required travel to the Kansas City UMKC School of Medicine Campus. There is a vehicle available for campus to campus travel.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.