Location:

Geisinger Education & Medical Simulation (GEMS) Center

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Education Specialist supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based educational programs and activities within the Clinical Simulation Program (CSP). This role partners with faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders to create engaging, high-quality simulation-based and technology-enhanced learning experiences that support clinical skill development, patient safety, team performance, and healthcare quality. The individual contributes to curriculum development, instructional design, learner assessment, and program evaluation, while supporting the use of simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, and educational resources to enhance program effectiveness. The Education Specialist also supports accreditation activities, educational program administration, and the use of educational data to inform continuous improvement and innovation in simulation-based education.

Job Duties:

• Tracks, facilitates, collaborates and/or coordinates learners in areas of education across the health system.
• Participates in the onboarding of learners into system as needed.
• Assists with the development of curriculum for both learners and faculty.
• Oversees the implementation of educational activities, including activity registration, program implementation, coordination of events, and overall program evaluation.
• Coordinates with Educational departments (UME, GME, HPE, CPD, GEMS) on educational activities, when needed.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the faculty evaluation, learner evaluation, and program evaluation system.
• Serves as administrative liaison with educational leaders/faculty/staff to assure implementation and maintenance of learning activities and the learning environment.
• Interfaces with learners, teaching faculty, and administrators to assist with accreditation, documentation, and evaluation efforts for educational programs as needed.
• Participates in budget development and implementation as needed.
• Represents educational content area on assigned internal and external committees.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

In addition to supporting the implementation and delivery of simulation-based curricula, the Education Specialist is expected to develop proficiency in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-fidelity simulation equipment and technology systems. The position also supports the preparation, setup, operation, and organization of low-fidelity simulation equipment, task trainers, and educational resources used in simulation activities. Occasional travel throughout the Northeast region will be required to support simulation-based education programs, training sessions, and related activities.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Organizing, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.