Simulation Operations Specialist - Dean's Office

The UCLA Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art,
interprofessional health professions training facility that applies active
learning and immersive educational techniques, tools, and technologies to
transform health education and patient safety.

Under the general guidance of the Executive and Operations
Directors, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for planning,
developing, implementing, and supporting educational and research activities
within the Center, including undergraduate and graduate medical training,
nursing education, and UCLA Health staff and patient safety programs. This
position provides operational and technical support for the daily functions of
the Center, including expertise in the operation, troubleshooting, preventive
maintenance, and user training of simulation equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set
  up, operate, and support simulation sessions using high-fidelity
  simulators, computer systems, and clinical equipment.
• Coordinate
  and facilitate educational and training activities across multiple learner
  groups and disciplines.
• Maintain,
  troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on simulation,
  audio-visual, and related technical equipment.
• Develop
  and implement innovative simulation-based tools and instructional
  solutions to enhance learning experiences.
• Support
  simulation-related research projects and data collection activities.
• Provide
  daily operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the
  Simulation Center.
• Serve
  as a representative of the UCLA Simulation Center, interacting regularly
  with faculty, staff, students, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Salary Range: $33.81 - $51.24 Hourly

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent
  experience and/or training.
• Strong interpersonal and
  communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively
  with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and
  cooperative working relationship.
• Skills in operating a PC and
  Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software
  programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
• Physical ability to lift,
  move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment
  weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Knowledge of operation of
  standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens,
  media players, etc.
• Mechanical skills to
  competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center. Ability to
  perform basic wiring and cable installation.
• Flexibility and adaptability
  in a dynamic environment based on changing priorities and frequent
  interruptions.
• Organizational and time
  management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain
  files, and follow through on assignments to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a
  team and independently.
• Ability to synthesize
  information from a variety of sources and problem solve quickly.
• Ability to maintain
  confidentiality of information.
• Ability to interact with
  individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to express technical
  information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
• Self-motivated and requires
  little to no supervision.
• Able to work evenings and
  weekends. Willingness to perform occasional overtime to meet the teaching
  schedule and essential duties.
• Ability to manage multiple
  projects and timelines.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical
  terminology, clinical training, and/or experience in data management,
  statistics, virtual reality applications, and/or instructional design