Simulation Operations Specialist-Simulation Center CHIPS

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Technology and Business Development, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for the technical operations of the campus-wide simulation center (CHIPS). This position will set up, operate, and maintain the vast array of simulation technology (e.g., task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems).

1. Plans and implements simulation events. 
2. Collaborates with the course director to ensure scenario programming (e.g., AV system, manikin, etc.), coordination of scheduling and internal resources, and comprehensive event documentation.       
3. Facilitates the use, operations, and audiovisual capture of various simulation modalities including task trainers, manikins, and standardized patients. 
4. Identifies and adheres to best practices for simulation operations specialists, including certification as an operations specialist.
5. Edits and archives media generated from simulation events and debriefs including photographs, videos, etc. 
6. Expands the field of healthcare simulation; networks and collaborates with other healthcare simulation programs.
7. Serves as an ambassador of UT Health Science Center simulation program in local, regional, and national simulation venues/settings.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.