Simulation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

The Simulation Program at Unity Health Toronto encompasses all three sites of our organization and allows students, health disciplines and nursing professionals, researchers, administrators and physicians to practice skills in a safe, realistic learning environment using high fidelity human patient simulators, virtual reality and task trainers. Health care simulation involves a range of activities that share a similar purpose: to improve patient safety and quality of care, provide interprofessional education opportunities, and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of health care services.

Stakeholders include Unity Health Toronto staff, physicians, students from educational affiliates (The University of Toronto, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN etc.) and external clients.

The Simulation Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Program across all three sites of Unity Health Toronto. This includes promoting and providing simulation services to support the enhanced delivery of clinical education, quality improvement, research, and assessment activities. The Specialist is primarily responsible for providing client services and simulation specific technical support for all simulation activities including but not limited to preparation, set up and maintenance of the equipment, and participation in the simulation scenarios.

***DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Collaborate with other team members and Faculty to plan and design (including computer programming, manikin programming, resource allocation, trouble shooting) simulation scenarios to ensure the centre can run at maximal capacity.
- Preparation of scenarios to ensure best practices are followed, including but not limited to: identifying and programing appropriate manikins, programming software, pre-briefing, setting up simulation rooms, procuring/selecting appropriate equipment, creation of props/task trainers, and ensuring all Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) accreditation standards and guidelines are followed.
- Participate in scenarios; this may include role-playing (nurse, MD, family member etc.), ensuring audio-visual (AV) equipment is cued appropriately, and delivering medical information to participants.
- Troubleshoot during scenarios with respect to technical, resource and education aspects.
- Use porcine (pig) tissue including: ordering, processing and disposing of tissue.
- Responsible for the safe and secure collection, editing, storage and dissemination of confidential research and assessment video footage as per Simulation Program and RCPSC guidelines.
- Teach staff across Unity Health Toronto Basic Life Support (BLS) and other classes as required.
- Independently perform routine and preventative maintenance for all Simulation Program equipment across three sites.
- Research and test the usability of medical equipment for simulated activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a technology or health-related field, eg. Biomedical Engineer, Anesthesia Technician, Rehabilitation Sciences, IT or AV Degree
- Experience with the simulation technology and clinical education
- General knowledge of LAN Networks and Microsoft Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OSX
- Knowledge of audio/video equipment and software for recording, duplication, mixing and editing preferred
- Note:_
- #LI-MR1_

  • Simulation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

    **About SickKids**: Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and...

  • Simulation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

    The Simulation Program at Unity Health Toronto encompasses all three sites of our organization and allows students, health disciplines and nursing professionals, researchers, administrators and physicians to practice skills in a safe, realistic learning environment using high fidelity human patient simulators, virtual reality and task trainers. Health care...

  • Ch&e Specialist

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Full time

    The CAMH Simulation Centre, embedded in Education at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is seeking a full-time, permanent CH&E Specialist (Simulation Specialist). Reporting to the Manager, CAMH Simulation Centre, the Simulation Specialist will be responsible for adhering to simulation best practices and accreditation standards to design,...

  • Rail Simulation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Metrolinx Full time

    Job DescriptionMetrolinxis connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need...

  • Simulation Lab Coordinator

    2 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Toronto Metropolitan University Full time

    About Toronto Metropolitan For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquelyinnovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic...

  • Research Manager, Driving Simulator

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Full time

    In this role you will:_ - Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Driving Simulator Lab as a key priority. - Be responsible for on-site needs and physical space and safety needs of the Driving Simulator lab as required. - Liaise as needed with other departments such as Finance, IT, Communications, Procurement, People and Experience, Legal, Research...

  • Sr. Staff Hardware/Software Simulation Engineer

    2 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Lightmatter Full time

    Sr. Staff Hardware/Software Simulation Engineer Toronto, ON Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale...

  • Product Analyst, Phishing Simulation Program

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    **What is the opportunity?** This is a hands-on, technical role that supports the Program Manager. The Product Analyst, Phishing Simulation Program is responsible for the technical aspects of the program, including troubleshooting platform issues, performing in-depth analysis and gathering threat intelligence to hep inform the creation of realistic and...

  • Operational Training Specialist

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada NAV Canada Full time

    Job Posting Title Operational Training Specialist Job Category FIR Service Delivery Language Requirements Flexible Work Agreement Type Posting End Date 2025-07-03 Job Grade ATT-5 Pay Range $85,500 - $105,061 Job Summary Under the direction of the Manager, Operational Training, the Operational Training Specialist is accountable for planning,...

  • Signaling Design Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada WilsonHCG Full time

    **Overview**: **Location**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada **Date published**: 29-Oct-2024 **Job ID**: 135835 **Description and Requirements**: **Position Type**: Contract, Full-time (6 months) **Location**: Toronto, Canada **Expected Salary**: $55.00 - $65.00 We are looking for a Signaling Design Specialist Designer - Sr. for our client in North York. This...