Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simulation Collaborative at the University of Virginia School of Nursing seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist (Specialist, Intermediate, or Senior) to support education for medical and nursing students and other healthcare learners. This role provides pre- and post-simulation support, coordinates technical and administrative tasks, and collaborates with faculty on skills and scenario development.

This full-time, on-site position in Charlottesville, VA, typically requires ~40 hours per

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Intermediate: Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior: Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate simulations by programming, testing, and running scenarios with faculty instructors to prepare learning sessions.
• Gain proficiency operating simulator technologies including models, task trainers, screen-based simulators, full-body patient simulators, and VR surgical simulators.
• Provide operational assistance in the Simulation Collaborative.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and replace simulation equipment and software as needed.
• Communicate needs for technology and equipment to leadership for program maintenance.
• Gather data to support operational, research, and commercial initiatives.
• Attend technical training and conferences to stay updated on simulation advancements.
• Lead facility tours and engage in events to showcase programs.
• Perform trained or scripted roles in simulation encounters as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Simulation Collaborative at the University of Virginia School of Nursing seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist (Specialist, Intermediate, or Senior) to support education for medical and nursing students and other healthcare learners. This role provides pre- and post-simulation support, coordinates technical and administrative tasks, and collaborates with faculty on skills and scenario development.

This full-time, on-site position in Charlottesville, VA, typically requires ~40 hours per