Patient Gaming Technology Coordinator

The Patient Gaming Technology Coordinator will develop, implement, and evaluate patient gaming technology, gaming programs and recreational play for patients, families, and community partners in support of the department goals and objectives. The Patient Gaming Technology Coordinator is responsible for the initiating and supporting work efforts that maximize quality, safety, and services. Foster positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community representatives, and visitors. Effectively use interpersonal communication skills to promote a healing environment. Patient Gaming Technology Coordinator will be responsible for supervision and support of gaming technology and other patient gaming technology assigned, as well as support to the studio programming/technology. Will be responsible for assisting departmental leadership with responsibilities and will represent patient gaming technology programs at an organizational level, as needed.

Education

Associates degree/tech degree or equivalent is required, in related field or with work experience (Required)           

Bachelor's Degree In related field or work experience with children/youth in technology/gaming (Preferred)  

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in the gaming, technology and/or health care setting. (Required)

1 year   Experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and experience working with patients with life-threatening and/or complex illness. (Required)       

Certifications

Related to field (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

•           Advanced interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families, medical professionals, hospital staff, etc; meeting personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships.

•           Ability to apply knowledge of gaming and technology in the hospital environment that serves children and adolescents

•           Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills

•           Ability to comfortably work with internal and external individuals from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds.

•           Ability to identify and work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve goals.

•           Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate and follow-through, and eager to seize challenges and resolve issues

•           Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the work responsibleness or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

•           Diversity and Inclusion – being sensitive to culture diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.

•           Ability to identify differences between gaming technology used with patients and other forms of technology used for patient care and within the organization.

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