Medical Simulation Operations Specialist

Medical Simulation Operations Specialist

Medical Simulation Operations Specialist



Job ID: 2011-30514
# Positions: 1

Location: DM-Dominica
Posted Date: 11/21/2011

Division: Ross University
Department: Integrated Medical Education
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About Ross University:

Ross University was founded in 1978 and is a provider of medical and veterinary education, offering doctor of medicine and doctor of veterinary medicine degree programs. The School of Medicine is located in Dominica, West Indies, with a new clinical education center scheduled to open in Freeport, Grand Bahama, in January 2009. The School of Veterinary Medicine is located in St. Kitts. Ross University’s administrative offices are located in North Brunswick, NJ. For more information about Ross University, visit www.RossU.edu or call 732.509.4600.
Overview:

Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a Medical Simulation Operations Sepcialist. Under the direction of the Medical Simulation Program Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting operational aspets of the Simulation Center. The mission of Ross University School of Medicine is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians in the United States. Basic science coursework is taught in Dominica and students then complete their clinical studies in the United States. After passing all prerequisite examinations, Ross graduates are licensed to practice medicine in all 50 states of the U.S. Ross University School of Medicine is a division of DeVry, Inc (NYSE:DV)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Interacts and communicates with faculty to develop and implement educational activities, general and specific.
2) Sets up stations and takes down equipment and materials for simulation learning activities. Wash, clean & arrange laboratory areas and equipment.
3) Able to program, provide routine maintenance, use, disassemble, and troubleshoot simulation equipment. Demonstrates and teaches technical aspects of simulator operation and programming to faculty and staff.
4) Operates and manipulates patient simulators features and settings “on-the-fly”.
5) Develops a schedule of simulator activities to include periodic review and maintenance of equipment.
6) Maintains inventory of all supplies and completes requisitions for resupply.
7) Develops and maintains contacts/relationships with equipment vendors.
8) Coordinates activities of technical staff, and assists in scheduling activities with in the simulation program.
9) Independently, or as part of a team, assist students in utilization of simulation equipment, providing an appropriate orientation to simulator features and simulated learning environment.
10) Role play as needed for case authenticity during simulations.
11) Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the Department of Integrated Medical Education.
12) Functional user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Software.
13) Familiarity with basic operation of A/V equipment.
14) Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications:

Education:
Minimum Associate Degree in a healthcare discipline; Preferred Paramedic background.

Experience:
Previous experience in critical care and education is preferred. At least 3 years of clinical experience required and 5 years preferred. No disciplinary, conduct or revocation of state licensure. Experience in BLS, ACLS or ATLS is preferred.

Ross University offers a competitive potentially tax-free annual salary, relocation assistance to and from the island, a deferred pension program, tuition assistance benefit, scholarship program for dependents, 100% medical benefits paid for the employee, travel benefits, a living allowance, 25 days of paid annual leave is provided along with opportunities for professional development, which includes a conference and book allowance. Salary commensurate with training and experience

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.

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