Instructional Services Coordinator - Anesthesia - 50%
The Instructional Services Coordinator provides support to the Anesthesia Instructional Services Specialist and Sim Center Director. Will also assist the Quality and Operations Improvement Coordinator as it relates to the simulation center activities. Assists in the implementation of education, training and research programs associated with the patient simulator programs. Facilitates the achievement of operational and safety goals of the organization through operational support, development and performing simulation activities.
What you will do:
- Provide manikin (CAE Healthcare, Laerdal, and Gaumard) operations for the simulation center via established protocols.
- Schedule, prepare and provide logistics and support strategies for all programs related to the patient simulation center (e.g. Patient Simulations, PerioperativeTeam Simulations, Skills Workshops and Team-Based Simulation Design and Debriefing).
- Coordinate Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities related to the Anesthesia Department.
- Collect, enter, verify, format and present simulation and quality improvement statistics for faculty reviews, departmental administrative annual requirements and Joint Commission biannual reviews.
- Assist in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About The Department of Anesthesia:
The Department of Anesthesia provides exceptional patient experiences and a positive work environment through excellence, compassionate care, continuous improvement, innovative research, and collaborative learning.
What you will need:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage small and large group interaction
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Desirable Qualifications:
- 1-3 years in research, biological or a medical specialty
- 6 months - 1 year administrative, program, or teaching (developing teaching material)
- Strong working knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience in anatomy and physiology
- Lean Sigma
- The ability to diagnose, repair and maintain basic scientific equipment
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 for calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Charlie Miner at charlie-miner@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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