Linfield University seeks an experienced professional to join the School of Nursing team as a Simulation Operations Specialist II. The Simulation Operations Specialist II is a key member of the Experiential Learning Center (ELC) team and has primary responsibility for adapting emerging technologies to meet the educational outcomes of the School of Nursing curriculum. This position reports directly to the Experiential Learning Center Manager and collaborates with simulation faculty and fellow ELC staff to organize, develop, and implement simulation learning strategies in the ELC. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration

• Collaborate with the ELC Manager in determining budgetary priorities for the Simulation center equipment needs.
  • Maintain operational expenditures to match budget projections.
  • Negotiate with vendors and regional consortia to secure optimal prices for manikins and supplies.
• Maintain schedule of simulation experiences in coordination with the ELC Manager and other users.
• Coordinate planning of simulation with various teaching teams.
• Develop and maintain database systems to track:
  • Simulation scenarios
  • Simulation setup requirements and costs
  • Quarterly reports of simulations, simulation demonstrations, consultations, & trainees
  • Contact information for technology vendors, e.g. Laerdal, CAE Healthcare, and others
  • Evaluations for courses and training sessions
  • Records and files of presentations used by ELC team members

• Coordinate student work-study ELC assistants in partnership with ELC Lab Coordinator and ELC Manager, including scheduling and day-to-day management.

Simulation Teaching

• Collaborate with simulation faculty, ELC Manager, other Simulation Operations Specialists, and Simulation Faculty to create simulation environments.
• Prepare simulations and make adjustments to equipment, simulated drugs, props, and other environmental variables.
• Collaborate with simulation faculty and ELC Manager in the orientation and training of actors and simulation users in the control room before and during simulations.
• Operate cameras and other audiovisual equipment during scenarios and debriefings.
• Act in patient and auxiliary health care roles.
• Assist with rapid patient and environmental changeovers between simulations.
• Participate in debriefings to provide technical support or to share observations as requested by simulation faculty.
• Assist in the organization and distribution of simulation-related course materials to students & faculty as requested by simulation faculty.

Technology / Audiovisual Integration

• Assist in planning new technology upgrades and purchases in coordination with the ELC Manager, simulation faculty, and fellow ELC staff.
• Install and maintain simulation equipment and ensure manikin functionality.
• Troubleshoot and find solutions for computer and Audio/Visual problems in the ELC.
• Oversee videotaping and playback of simulations for courses and special programs.
• Create and organize archiving of teaching videos.
• Produce and edit videos of scenarios and debriefings for program development and marketing purposes.

Program Promotion, Outreach and Community Relationships

• In collaboration with the ELC Manager and simulation faculty, participates in writing and administering grants to support simulation teaching.
• Manage website and develop simulation lab brochures and other marketing materials in collaboration with University marketing, Deans of School of Nursing, and ELC Manager.
• Collaborate with ELC Manager to manage ELC website and online calendars.
• Participate in University recruitment events (prospective student tours, Hispanic Family Day, etc.)
• Present at regional and national conferences (SimOps, IMSH, etc.) to report on Linfield's experience and successes with simulation in nursing education.
• Contribute to local and regional simulation roundtable meetings.

Simulation User Development

• Develop plan for simulation operations training for faculty and staff users of the ELC, including:
  • Manikin operation and troubleshooting
  • Simulation software use, programming, and troubleshooting
  • Simulation scenario implementation, including managing environmental variables, changeovers, medication labels, charting, etc.

Program Evaluation

• Work with ELC Manager and simulation faculty to implement plans for overall ELC simulation evaluations.
• Participate in post-simulation staff debriefings in coordination with simulation faculty and/or ELC Manager.

Other Responsibilities

• Work with ELC Manager in data-gathering and research for ELC function, scheduling, practices, and techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by the ELC Manager.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification required within the first two years of hire.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in educational or computer technology required (or associate degree in media, computer technology, or communications and minimum one year of applied educational technology experience).
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification strongly preferred.

Experience

• Extensive experience in computer technology and troubleshooting required.
• Minimum one year leadership experience in development and implementation of educational technology; health care simulation technology preferred.
• Ability to adapt emerging technologies to meet varied educational outcomes.
• Proficient in video production, presentation, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Proficient in simulation data management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of audiovisual equipment installation, use, and troubleshooting.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to be proficient as an equipment super-user within six months of hire (eg., glucometer trainings, manikin setup, EMS system use).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with equipment, supplies, and medical terminology
• Healthcare simulation experience
• Experience in operating in both Windows and Macintosh platforms

Job Complexity

• Work requires complex technical and interpersonal skills.
• Work requires ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic, high pressure environment.
• Work performed includes complex tasks covered by broad practices or procedures, with considerable judgment and independent decisions required.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work is performed in office and lab environments, with constant sitting, seeing, hand, wrist, and finger repetitive motions; hearing; frequent talking, walking, occasional climbing stairs, standing, stooping, bending, reaching and lifting, pushing or pulling up to 25-50 pounds; moving frequently from one lab to another; potential for exposure to chemicals and electrical currents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please complete the online application process and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

In order to create the healthiest face-to-face learning environment possible, Linfield University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees should be fully vaccinated no later than two weeks prior to arriving on campus. To be fully vaccinated, employees will need to have one COVID-19 booster shot when eligible. Employees who have not received their COVID-19 booster shot will be considered unvaccinated, and will need to complete the request for exemption form here. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 will still be required to show proof of vaccination. Linfield's COVID-19 vaccine policy, including requirements for compliance and exemptions, is available at https://linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/vaccine.html.

About Linfield

Linfield University is an independent, nonprofit university with two physical campuses. The main campus, located in McMinnville, Oregon is on 189 park-like acres just south of the charming historic downtown. The School of Nursing, located in northeast Portland, Oregon, is located on 20 acres. Linfield also has a growing eCampus. Since 1858, Linfield has connected a traditional liberal arts experience with practical education through 57 majors, including wine studies, sport management and nursing. Linfield also offers interdisciplinary graduate degrees in business, nursing, education and sports sciences. Linfield University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With a relentless focus on student success, Linfield is committed to a mission of connecting learning, life and community.

Linfield enrolls approximately 1,800 students from around the nation and globe each year. Thirty-seven percent of Linfield's undergraduate students are first-generation college students, and more than one-third are U.S. students of color. Linfield competes in the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference and holds the national record, across all divisions, for consecutive winning football seasons (dubbed "The Streak"). U.S. News & World Report has named Linfield one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation when it comes to social mobility for four years in a row. See more of Linfield's accolades at linfield.edu/rankings.

The university's two physical locations showcase the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and a meaningful connection between the university and its community. Just 1-2 hours from either location are the snow-peaked mountains of the Oregon Cascades or the Pacific Ocean shoreline. McMinnville and Portland are both highly ranked for their access to outdoor recreation, as well as top locations for foodies and wine enthusiasts.

Although the school retains a historic affiliation with the American Baptist Church, Linfield's employees and students are not bound by the religious requirements of its founders. Linfield warmly welcomes all those who seek out Linfield's exemplary educational and career opportunities.

Linfield offers a generous comprehensive benefit plan, which includes healthcare, retirement plan, life insurance, and short/long term disability, 28 PTO days per year, 8 paid holidays, and Winter Break. Another amazing and valuable benefit for employees, as well as their spouse/domestic partner and dependents, is tuition remission. Additional perks include 20% merchandise & clothing discount at our Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and access to Microsoft Office 365 on your personal devices.

We Value Diversity: Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.