Simulation Assistant, Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety

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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety is looking for Simulation Assistants. This is a part-time, hourly, as needed, position and individuals will be assigned for medical simulation events, based on business need. Event hours typically range from early morning to later evening. Individuals will need to have flexible availability and will need to be comfortable with having medical ultrasounds performed and physical examinations performed on their body by our medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members. This position will also include assisting our operations, technical and educational staff with event timing, student transitions, equipment set up/strike down, and general administrative work.

Position Responsibilities:

Individuals will need to have flexible availability and will need to be comfortable with having medical ultrasounds performed and physical examinations performed on their body by our medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members. This position will also include assisting our operations, technical and educational staff with event timing, student transitions, equipment set up/strike down, and general administrative work.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals must be comfortable with having multiple ultrasounds and physical examinations performed by instructors and medical student learners.
• Individuals must be comfortable with wearing a patient hospital gown for the duration of the event.
• Individuals should have extensive and working knowledge of Zoom.
• Individuals must have a mature and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Individuals should have some medical training and/or medical terminology knowledge.
• Individuals should have some general administrative and/or office assistant experience.
• Medical terminology/experience a plus
• Zoom/virtual meeting experience a plus

Salary Range: $15

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Name: Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety
Contact Email: medsiminfo@vcu.edu