Simulation Technician (9 weeks out of the year)
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Raleigh, NC
Information Technology, Engineering
We are seeking a Simulation Technician for a contracted role that is full-time (40 hours) for 9 weeks during the year. In this position, you will provide on-site critical support for our physician-led certification examination in Raleigh, NC.
In this role, you will be the primary technical resource for the examining physicians on our Procedures cases during an administration. This includes ensuring the manikins are set up and ready for training day, that all supplies are available and ready for use, and that physicians are expertly trained in manikin operation. This position will fix equipment when needed at the beginning of each session and provide immediate troubleshooting during live testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Physician Training: Conduct training sessions for examining physicians to ensure they understand how to trigger manikin functions, reset scenarios, and utilize task trainers.
- Technical Assembly: Lead the physical setup and calibration of mid-fidelity manikins and clinical task trainers according to standardized exam protocols.
- Live Troubleshooting: Serve as the on-site, "on-call" technician during exams to resolve any mechanical issues immediately, ensuring no disruption to the candidate’s experience.
- Equipment Stewardship: Identify equipment issues and communicate these immediately to the Administrative Lead and Procedure Examination Case Lead. Communicate low inventory and supply needs.
- Confidentiality: Adhere to strict security protocols regarding exam content and physician/candidate interactions.
- Simulation Expertise: At least three years of experience in a healthcare simulation lab, specifically working with mid-fidelity equipment.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong ability to troubleshoot task trainer issues quickly under pressure.
- Communication: Ability to provide clear, concise technical instructions to physicians.
- Reliability: Must be available for the full administration (Sunday to Thursday). There are nine (9) administrations per year.
- Security: Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) due to the proprietary nature of the certification exams.
About the company
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The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. ABEM certification is sought and earned by emergency physicians on a voluntary basis; ABEM is not a membership association.
The ABEM mission is to ensure the highest standards in the specialty of Emergency Medicine.
ABEM’s purposes are:
◦To improve the quality of emergency medical care
◦To establish and maintain high standards of excellence in Emergency Medicine and subspecialties
◦To enhance medical education in the specialty of Emergency Medicine and related subspecialties
◦To evaluate physicians and promote professional development through initial and continuous certification in Emergency Medicine and its subspecialties
◦To certify physicians who have demonstrated special knowledge and skills in Emergency Medicine and its subspecialties
◦To enhance the value of certification for ABEM diplomates
◦To serve the public and medical profession by reporting the certification status of the diplomates of the American Board of Emergency Medicine
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