Program Manager Simulation and Training

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX, at Dell Children's Medical Center, seeks a Clinical Simulation Program Leader to drive strategic vision and daily execution of the training program. You will lead cross-functional outreach across Attending Physicians, Residents, NPs, and support teams, and command high-fidelity simulation tech.

The role requires leadership and technical depth with travel across Central Texas to support on-site simulations; standard schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00a–5:00p,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with required experience.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout Central Texas for clinic simulations and adapt to non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer & Manage the Clinical Simulation Program: Drive strategic vision, operations, and daily execution of the clinical simulation training program.
• Lead Cross-Functional Clinical Outreach: Engage and train Attending Physicians, Medical Residents, NPs, and clinical support teams across diverse cohorts.
• Command Advanced Simulation Technology: Serve as the technical authority for high-fidelity simulators, software, and AV capture equipment.
• Execute Mobile Simulation Logistics & Field Deployments: Pack, transport, and deploy simulation gear across regional sites in Central Texas.
• Direct End-to-End Simulation Preparation: Manage scenario staging, supplies, and debrief materials for seamless training days.
• Maintain High-Agility Operational Availability: Handle urgent requests and off-hours events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Clinical simulation

Technical troubleshooting

Field logistics

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

High-fidelity simulators

Mannequins

Simulation software platforms

Medical hardware maintenance

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Simulation and Training

Schedule: Full Time | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

Requires Travel throughout Central Austin

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Pioneer & Manage the Clinical Simulation Program: Drive the strategic vision, operational framework, and daily execution of the clinical simulation training program to build an innovative, high-impact learning environment.

• Lead Cross-Functional Clinical Outreach: Spearhead continuous engagement and training outreach across diverse medical cohorts, including Attending Physicians, Medical Residents, Advanced Practice Nurses (NPs), and clinical support teams.

• Command Advanced Simulation Technology: Serve as the technical authority operating, programming, and troubleshooting complex, high-fidelity medical mannikins, simulation software, and audio-visual capture equipment.

• Execute Mobile Simulation Logistics & Field Deployments: Prepare, package, and transport specialized simulation gear to conduct immersive, on-site clinical simulations across regional clinic sites throughout Central Texas.

• Direct End-to-End Simulation Preparation: Manage comprehensive pre-simulation prep protocols—including scenario staging, supply readiness, and team debrief materials to ensure seamless execution on training days.

• Maintain High-Agility Operational Availability: Demonstrate operational flexibility by managing urgent, pop-up simulation requests and supporting off-hours or non-traditional training events as needed.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Regional Travel & Schedule Flexibility: Must possess a valid driver's license, willingness to travel throughout Central Texas for clinic simulations, and adaptability to support occasional non-traditional hours.

• Clinical Simulation Technology: Deep technical command of high-fidelity simulators/mannikins, task trainers, simulation software platforms, and medical hardware maintenance.

• Proven Program Leadership & Vision: Demonstrated success managing, scaling, and evaluating clinical education or simulation programs, with a pioneering mindset eager to build and lead new initiatives.

• Exceptional Organizational & Field Logistics Command: Superior organization and time-management skills to orchestrate complex equipment packing, multi-site travel logistics, and scenario scheduling.

• Advanced Technical Agility: Quick-learning, tech-savvy professional comfortable managing demanding hardware, wireless networks, software updates, and diagnostic technology.

• Elite Interpersonal & Presentation Skills: Dynamic communication skills to engage, instruct, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary medical staff and health system leadership.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.