Independent Contractor Simulation & Live Learning Specialist Job at American College of Chest Physicians, Glenview, IL

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  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • Glenview, IL

Job Description

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases through education, communication and research. CHEST is based in Glenview, IL. We are currently seeking a Temporary Independent Contractor Simulation & Live Learning Specialist. This contract is estimated to go from May 15th 2025 - February 19th, 2026.

Position Purpose: CHEST holds live learning courses in our building throughout the year, which are attended by medical professionals. We have a Live Learning & Simulation team, which handles all logistics for these courses. The Temporary Contractor Simulation & Live Learning Specialist will work with the team on tasks related to technical and simulation support, course support, facility and resource management, and training.

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week. The contractor will typically work Monday – Friday. They may be asked to work periodic late days and periodic Saturdays to support our courses. The exact dates depend on our course schedule, but the contractor will be given a schedule as far in advance as possible. This will be a hybrid role, which will include days worked at our headquarters building in Glenview, as well as days worked at home.

Responsibilities:

Technical & Simulation Support

  1. Assist the Senior Specialist in operating and maintaining simulation technology and related clinical education equipment.
  2. Support the development and application of techniques for conducting simulation education under the guidance of the Senior Specialist.
  3. Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and software updates as directed by the Senior Specialist.
  4. Conduct pre-course testing and ensure simulation equipment is operational before training sessions.
  5. Modify or adapt simulation equipment based on Senior Specialist recommendations to enhance learner experience.
  6. Maintain a clean, safe, and functional learning environment in the ISTC and off-site training locations.

Course & Educational Support

  1. Assist in preparing course content, evaluation tools, checklists, presentations, and other learning materials.
  2. Provide course materials to the LMS team as instructed by the Senior Specialist for timely release to learners.
  3. Monitor simulated exercises and compile participant evaluations for Senior Specialist review.
  4. Maintain accurate records of education and training activities to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Facility & Resource Management

  1. Assist with the setup and cleanup of rooms for training sessions, cadaver programs, and meetings.
  2. Serve as a point of contact for receiving, setting up, and returning in-kind equipment, reporting issues to the Senior Specialist.
  3. Support inventory management by tracking equipment usage and reporting needs for replacements or repairs.

Training & Supervision

  1. Provide basic training and support to faculty and staff in using simulation equipment under the Senior Specialist’s direction.
  2. Assist in onboarding and training technical staff and per-diem employees as needed.
  3. Support the coordination and execution of ISTC activities, training sessions, scenario programming, and facility tours.

Other Responsibilities

  1. Support special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Senior Specialist or Live Learning leadership team.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or healthcare-related field

2. Computer proficiency required in PC and Mac-based software applications: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

3. Project, people, and time management skills including demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and consistently meet strict deadlines for projects at various stages.

4. Demonstrated skills to apply effective oral, electronic, and written communication methods with staff and volunteers.

5. Well-developed organizational and project management skills to prioritize work demands, working with minimal supervision, and carrying out of responsibilities in a timely and meticulous manner that demonstrates initiative and creativity.

6. Flexibility to assess situations, work under pressure, embrace and adapt to change in a highly dynamic work environment, while maintaining accountability for assigned programs.

7. Problem solving and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with co-workers plus volunteers and be a strong individual contributor.

8. Ability to work with multiple departments and personalities across the organization.

9. Possess self-motivation and a willingness to learn new skills.

10. Ability to work periodic evenings and weekends, depending on course schedule.

Moderate heavy lifting frequently to place and pack items

The pay for this position is $30 per hour. CHEST considers factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, key skills, and market and organizational considerations when setting the hourly pay for our temporary independent contractor positions.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Weekend work, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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