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Req #: 242137

Department: SURGERY

Job Location Detail: Occasional telework allowed

Posting Date: 01/08/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 01/15/2025

Salary: $6,808 - $7,700 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UW’s WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH) which is part of UW School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Program Site Manager at its Harborview Medical Center location.

The Simulation Program Site Manager role in collaboration with the Associate and Executive Directors is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational needs of the WISH-HMC educational facility, including coordination of simulation lab-related activities, tracking of research and educational data, and management of lab processes and workflows.

POSITION PURPOSE As an integral member of the team, the Simulation Program Site Manager provides guidance and support to faculty, learners, and members of the WISH technician team to ensure seamless operation of educational activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • WISH Curriculum Development, Course Planning, Execution and Evaluation = 50% • WISH Programmatic Administration & Site Operations = 45% • WISH Outreach and Event Operations = 5%

The WISH-HMC Simulation Program Site Manager position encompasses three important domains, and requires an individual who is able to move smoothly between these domains. First, the position collaborates in development and implementation of simulation education curriculum. The Site Manager will work with a variety of healthcare subject matter experts to develop, operationalize and evaluate simulation education delivery. To be successful, the WISH-HMC Simulation Program Site Manager requires a deep understanding of program and educational priorities, including the many facets of curriculum development and implementation. In addition to knowledge of curriculum development, the position will interact with myriad healthcare professionals and needs strong ability to collaborate with them as a project lead. This domain of responsibilities requires strong organizational skills, initiative, intrapersonal skills and the ability to manage complex projects. Operationally, the Site Manager will be overseeing the day-to-day needs of WISH’s flagship facility at Harborview Medical Center and serve as part of a leadership triad in concert with WISH Site Managers at the NW and Montlake campus facilities. Their work will involve traveling between sites, managing faculty communication, course specific needs, staff schedules for training classes and numerous operational details at each site.

In addition, the WISH-HMC Simulation Program Site Manager will be part of the team that evaluates and improves simulation curricula and operational efficiency. In that regard, the WISH-HMC Site Manager will be successful if they understand best practices for developing workflows for the collection and management of training data. Finally, the position will manage various educational outreach and events for the Division of Simulation Science. Strong Emotional Intelligence, talent for and enjoyment from interacting with people in many different types of positions (from leadership at the UW to middle and high school students), and strong teamwork capability will be important for success in this position.

Our Mission and How This Position Contributes: Department Mission: The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment that embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness.

Division/Center Mission: WISH is a cutting-edge education and simulation center within the Division of Healthcare Simulation Science (HCSS). Simulation and Interprofessional Centers are now nearly compulsory in the education of healthcare professionals. When the Institute began in 2005, it was among the first in the country, and one of the first to receive accreditation. It remains a model for other centers and is a tremendous draw for our medical school and residency programs. Due to the nature of its high-tech work, WISH collaborates in partnership with several enterprises in the Puget Sound region, working with them in creating new models for education as well as new technology. In addition, WISH engages with the community and provides experiences to high-school students that allows additional avenues and potential career pathways in math, science, and technology.? A significant portion of the WISH program is its teaching mission. This expanding program extends across the WWAMI region to train residents, medical students, allied health professionals, and practicing physicians. WISH's Mission is to improve the health of the public through simulation science and is an integral part of the overall UW Medicine Mission of improving the health of the public.

The WISH-HMC Simulation Program Site Manager is dedicated to superior service to internal and external customers and must have the full confidence and trust of WISH faculty and WISH Directors in their role as the primary simulation resource for WISH-HMC customers.

The successful candidate possesses a deep understanding of the field of healthcare simulation science, the organizational and creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to follow-through to manage complex and fast-paced events and activities as part of the larger WISH program.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): The Department of Surgery strives to dismantle systemic racism, eliminate healthcare disparities, and promote health equity in our work. Racism and intolerance have no place in our community. We celebrate our multitude of intersecting identities and commit to the ongoing effort of creating an inclusive and supportive workplace climate.

All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies: 1. Quality Focus: strives to deliver the best possible service and results, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement. • Key attributes: accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, problem solving, and self-development 2. Planning & Organization: completes work in a timely, efficient, and resourceful manner • Key attributes: priority setting, efficiency, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility, organizational awareness, and initiative 3. Teamwork & Relationship Building: builds and fosters positive working relationships with others to achieve shared objectives. • Key attributes: collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, recognition, and accountability, and integrity 4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful work environments including dismantling structures of oppression, promotes and contributes to a culture of access, opportunity, and justice. • Key attributes: respect, cultural humility, inclusiveness, advocacy, and commitment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS •BA/BS in Science, Adult Curriculum Development, or other related area •4 years of experience in programs involving educational activities or equivalent education/experience, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS •Ability to work autonomously in a complex and fast-moving environment with only general oversight. •Demonstrates ability to identify, organize, and communicate important details in a clear and meaningful way. •Demonstrates ability to successfully complete projects and tasks within a given timeline.

We acknowledge there are other career paths in which a candidate may gain the expertise and ability to perform this work. Education, experience, and training that demonstrates proficiency and the ability to perform the job responsibilities will be evaluated for equivalency to the required education and experience qualifications. Candidates of non-traditional educational or experiential backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please address applicability of education and experience in cover letter.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 4 years of experience working in healthcare simulation or a closely affiliated field. • Experience working closely with biological specimen and familiarity with associated policies and regulations for safe and appropriate use.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• While primarily based at Harborview Medical Center, this position must be able to regularly travel between all WISH locations including our facility at Montlake and Northwest campuses, as needed to support operations. • WISH simulation equipment requires moving and positioning on a regular basis. The position calls for safe carrying of 40lbs simulation equipment, maneuvering in tight spaces, and occasional use of a ladder. Candidate must be physically able to move equipment and assist with transport/loading/moving between training locations. • The position requires the preparation of biological specimen for educational activities. Successful candidates should be open to working with, and in an environment that supports regular use of tissues and cadaveric specimen. • This position will primarily work on-site but may have some occasional flexibility for remote work as business needs permit.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: In addition, as a part of your application process, we ask that you provide a statement demonstrating your experience with or commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI). The following may be used as a guide in helping you to prepare your statement: 1. Define what your values are as they relate to your understanding of the terms Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. 2. Describe your past and/or present experience with EDI (workplace, volunteer, or other experience of significance). 3. What EDI implementations or efforts would help create a healthy and safe work environment for you? 4. How would you contribute to promoting EDI efforts/initiatives in the workplace?

Please make your statement part of your cover letter or resume and limit the word count to 300-400 words.

We hope you will apply and please learn more about our department, values, and core competencies at https://uwsurgery.org/about/staff/.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.