Manager - learning

Full job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position :

The Manager, GME Learning Labs will develop and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center, Robotics Lab and Douglas Cadaver Lab. The Manager oversees the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of all simulation equipment and supplies and collaborates with faculty to design, plan, implement, budget, and schedule simulation activities. The Manager develops and ensures adherence to the center policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures. The Manager will also work with allied health educational leaders within the hospital to provide assistance in learning and training objectives.

Essential Job Functions :

• Maintains and evaluates simulation capabilities to support simulation across multiple programs and departments in graduate medical education, undergraduate medical education and hospital inter-professional continuing education.

• Negotiates agreements, warranties, and builds efficient communication with manufacturers and companies regarding maintenance, repair, update and technology changes, and oversees the upgrades to software and equipment as needed

• Manages and supervises the general day to day operations of the simulation center, robotics, and cadaver labs to provide a wide variety of patient simulation and educational experiences.

• Serves as primary contact and manages the scheduling process and simulation scenarios for residency programs, medical students, nursing, ancillary departments, and external entities.

• Collaborates with lead course faculty, provides input into skills and simulations course components and ensure intentional building of procedural and simulation content across the curriculum.

• Participates in faculty and department meetings to assist with development and implementation of simulation experiences.

• Collaborates with the program director to develop policies, procedures, materials, and manuals related to orientation and professional development for course faculty.

• Monitors and prepares the simulation lab budget.

• Coordinates the collection of data for any research or grant requirements.

• Incorporates best practice and evidenced-based research in program development with a focus on standardization and efficiencies across the healthcare continuum.

• Develops and oversees simulation and procedure for training faculty, residents, and other staff on the safety, use and operation of simulation equipment.

• Oversees the set up and take down of simulation laboratory equipment – allowing for rapid turnover of simulation lab set up as necessary.

  • Oversee the regular maintenance and facilitate the repair of all simulation equipment, including:

  • Computers, monitors and a variety of clinical medical equipment

  • Audiovisual and debriefing systems

  • High and low fidelity simulators

  • Task trainers

• Establishes and manages accurate equipment inventory, maintenance agreement and develop organization and stocking of simulation laboratory supplies and equipment.

• Presents Sim lab information to local businesses, schools and groups in order to maintain or establish new relationships and partnerships.

• Trains and manages robotics and cadaver lab technicians.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (required)

Master's Degree in a related field (preferred)

Work Experience

3-5 years previous clinical experience, as such nursing or 3-5 years prior simulation experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions -

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Hazards

Depth perception

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Skills

Simulation Lab

Simulation Equipment

Management

Simulation Learning

Education

Employee Training

Budgeting

Scheduling

Negotiation

Medical Education

Collaboration

Training Materials

Clinical Instruction

Clinical Research

General Safety

Inventory

Presentations

Leadership

Task Management

Time Management

Mentorship

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:


Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at