Simulation Training Specialist (Lakewood, WA) - Fors Marsh

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

The Simulation Training Specialist will play a crucial role in developing and delivering medical simulation training. This individual will operate various simulation equipment and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal training outcomes.

*This position is a contingent hire, meaning it is contingent on Fors Marsh winning an upcoming proposal. The interview process will be the same as our standard process, the offer letter (should we decide to move forward) will serve as a letter of commitment.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate medical simulation training, utilizing part-task trainers, mannequin-based simulators, surgical simulators, and cadavers (site-specific cases).
• Design, develop, test, and implement training materials and scenarios.
• Support the setup of simulation supplies/equipment for training scenarios based on identified learning objectives.
• Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies.
• Coordinate and provide support for student logistics and administrative tasks.
• Provide troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and simulation lesson plans/scenarios.
• Review simulation encounters, including after-action reports and identified metrics, providing feedback in monthly reports.
• Ensure availability, functionality, and preventive maintenance of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Conduct orientation and safety briefings for newly assigned personnel and students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Education, Medical). Equivalent years of relevant medical simulation training experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Experience in medical simulation training and operation of simulation equipment. 3 to 5 years of related experience in education within the medical industry or 3 to 5 years of related experience as a healthcare professional in an applicable healthcare environment (training and education), or a combination of the above
• Strong knowledge of simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
• Ability to create troubleshooting documents and simulator checklists.
• Familiarity with Joint Simulation Encounter Forms (JSEF) and other stipulated metrics.
• Experience with DOD Medical Healthcare Environment.
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms.
• Managing staff on military installations in multiple work locations.

Preferred:

• Master's degree (Education, Medical) preferred.
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is highly desirable.
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms (i.e., CAE, Laerdal, Gaumard, KGS, SynDaver/SynTissue, MOES).
• Four or more years of military medical experience preferred.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
  
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary:  $55,000 - $72,000

Location: Lakewood, WA. United States Residents only.

*This position is a contingent hire, meaning it is contingent on Fors Marsh winning an upcoming proposal. The interview process will be the same as our standard process, the offer letter (should we decide to move forward) will serve as a letter of commitment.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.