Lead Technician
Job description
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Simulation Technician.
Healthcare simulation is a compelling and expanding new field of education combining engineering, technology, medical science, art, theatre, psychology, and human behavior to improve patient outcomes through high-quality training. Since its establishment in 2005, the WISH program has become a national leader in the advancement of healthcare education using innovative technology and methodologies, giving healthcare providers and trainees a safe environment for hands-on learning and practice. As a Lead Simulation Technician for the WISH program, you support the development and delivery of these educational activities. We are seeking an individual who will bring their creativity, flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and enthusiasm to advancing the educational mission of WISH, the Department, and the University.
WISH Lead Simulation Technicians, are members of a collaborative team of simulation specialists, working closely with the Simulation Site Manager, faculty, and other members of the Division of Healthcare Simulation Science to provide onsite coordination for simulation-based educational and research activities across the UWMC WISH locations (HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-Northwest).
The Lead Simulation Technician serves a pivotal role as simulation lead/mentor for the WISH program. The position works in support of the WISH Simulation Site Manager to execute key simulation lab duties, including planning and coordination of program details, course review and documentation, and operation of simulation technologies for WISH educational activities. In addition, this position serves in a mentorship capacity to more junior personnel in the simulation lab, before, during, and after simulation exercises, helping them to learn and navigate healthcare simulation education activities.
This position may participate in various simulation-related research projects by assisting with the collection, summary, and reporting of data, through various means (simulation equipment, video-capture, WISHTrak data, performance checklists, etc.).
Under general supervision by the Associate Director and with input from WISH Simulation Site Managers (HMC and UWMC Montlake/NW), this position assists with lab operations, course scheduling, and program advancement. The Lead Simulation Technician is expected to independently review resourcing, equipment, and supply needs for WISH activities, and coordinate transport of material between sites as well as recommend items for purchase/procurement.
The major aspects of this position fall into the following three categories:
A successful candidate will be a key simulation resource dedicated to superior service for all internal and external customers, and committed to excellence, with a primary focus on quality, planning and organization, teamwork, and equity, diversity, and inclusion activities. This position is overtime eligible and requires availability for occasional staffing outside of business hours. Such events are pre-scheduled and offered on a rotational basis amongst all WISH technicians.
POSITION PURPOSE
The WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH) has at its core, a mission to improve the health of the public through simulation science. This wide-reaching program is part of the Division for Healthcare Simulation Science within the Department of Surgery.
WISH interfaces with over 30 departments across the UW Medicine enterprise and this position plays a significant role in the successful execution of interdepartmental endeavors such as the hundreds of courses that occur annually at WISH. With a mission to improve the health of the public through simulation science, a substantial portion of the WISH program is its teaching mission. The expanding program reaches across the WWAMI region to train residents, medical students, allied health professionals, and practicing physicians.
The program, housed within the Department of Surgery, is a multi-disciplinary School of Medicine initiative and exists to provide cognitive and skills training and assessment for residents, medical students, faculty, and the larger medical community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
The Department of Surgery strives to dismantle systemic racism, eliminate healthcare disparities, and promote health equity in our work. Racism and intolerance have no place in our community. We celebrate our multitude of intersecting identities and commit to the ongoing effort of creating an inclusive and supportive workplace climate.
All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the Core Competencies (see above), the successful candidate exhibits:
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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