MEDICAL SIMULATION SPECIALIST - Edinburg

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks a Medical Simulation Specialist to manage and operate high- and low-fidelity medical simulators and multimedia equipment for learners across programs.

This role trains faculty and students, troubleshoots AV and simulator issues, and maintains the simulation center's safety and readiness. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience are required; it's a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One year of experience operating and maintaining complex medical simulators, multimedia, and/or audio visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operation and setups of complex low and high-fidelity medical simulators and multimedia equipment for learners.
• Integrates, maintains and operates the simulation computer and audio/video technology.
• Provides faculty and student instruction on use of simulators and equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and provides technical support for all simulation operations.
• Transforms medical case scenarios into realistic simulated learning environments.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Instructional support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Science, Instructional Design, or a related field

Tools

Simulation equipment

Audio/Video equipment

Projectors

Editing software

Job description

MEDICAL SIMULATION SPECIALIST - Edinburg

Posting Number: SRGV9188

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: School of Nursing

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

Collaborates with educators to create lifelike medical simulationproductions so that learners may practice their lifesaving skillsand behaviors.

Description of Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operation and setups of complex low andhigh-fidelity medical simulators and multimedia equipment andsupplies for learners, ranging from high school students, communityhealthcare partners (e.g., paramedics, Border Patrol agents, etc.),to practicing physicians.
• Integrates, maintains and operates the simulation computer andaudio/video technology, including the use of digital video cameras,projectors, audio/video mixers, editing software, and graphicdesign software.
• Provides faculty and student instruction on use of simulators,equipment and other technology.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and provides technical support for allsimulation operations, including preparation, maintenance andrepair of patient simulators (software and hardware) and relatedmultimedia peripherals.
• Transforms medical case scenarios into realistic simulatedlearning environments through software programming.
• Monitors inventory for disposable supplies and pharmacysupplies.
• Coordinates supply orders and assesses course needs.
• Researches and recommends emerging technologies and tools for use in classroom, online and simulation center settings.
• Maintains the operational integrity of the simulationcenter.
• Maintains the simulation center as a clean, safe, and optimallearning environment with properly functioning equipment.
• Conducts tours and assists with duties within the daily operationof the simulation hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,Health Science, Instructional Design, or a related field from anaccredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining complexmedical simulators, multimedia, and/or audio visualequipment.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, complex high-fidelity medicalsimulators and multimedia equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGVis a distributed institution, which may require presence atmultiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Excellent communication, computer, organizational skills, andproblem solving abilities required. Must be able to effectivelycollaborate with subject matter experts on educational projects. Must be able to integrate and acquire a basic level of proficiencyin the healthcare field. Educational experience is preferred, suchas tutoring or classroom teaching at the secondary orpost-secondary level.

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 10/19/2026

Grant Funded Position: No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of Human Resources.