Simulation Education Specialist

Job Description Simulation Education Specialist

R-0002796

Joplin Campus Job Type:

Staff Job Description:

With a previous work history in healthcare or biomedical engineering, the ideal Simulation Education Specialist candidate will have the capacity to learn how to independently support anesthesiology simulation and maintain the equipment used within the Program. Provide training and assistance to faculty, staff, and students in the use and application of the technology. Interact with faculty, staff and students during simulation experiences to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. Promote and maintain all duties and responsibilities in accordance with CAAHEP/ARC-AA, AAAA/ASA, ASPE and SSiH code of ethics and standards of best practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide training and assistance to faculty, staff and students in the use and application of the medical suite of software Work cooperatively with information technology to ensure all hardware and software is up-to-date Ensure adequate equipment and supplies for simulation activities Maintain departmental inventory and order supplies as necessary Utilize simulation methodology for teaching and assessing health professional students Communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way Be flexible and adapt quickly to changes in a dynamic work environment Exemplify a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and faculty Maintain the confidentiality of the students Work cooperatively Simulated Patients and promote their professional development Coordinate schedules for all events within the department Liaison with other departments as needed to ensure appropriate staffing at all events Participate in departmental research and publication of results Maintain current membership in relevant professional societies Provide faculty development with the use of simulation, simulation equipment and teaching strategies Engage in community outreach programs Represent the department and University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization ​

Qualifications:

Knowledge typically obtained through Bachelor's degree or training within a healthcare or biomedical role Experience with simulation education task trainers and hi-fidelity manikins for healthcare learners Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Excellent verbal and written communication skills ​

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with simulation for anesthesiology, emergency medicine, respiratory or critical care Certification of CHSOS and/or CHSE Knowledge typically obtained through Master's degree or training education ​ Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! About Kansas City University Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population's health and contribute to health disparities, while better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.