Simulation Center Operations Specialist

Hawkeye Community College; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkeye Community College, located in Cedar Valley near Waterloo, IA, seeks a full-time Simulation Operations Specialist for the Van Gerpen Simulation Center. You will prepare realistic simulation environments, run scenarios, and ensure equipment readiness to deliver interactive experiences for health professions students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, data management, and accreditation-related tasks to support student success and hands-on learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience or equivalent combination of education or experience to total four (4) years.
• Must possess or ability to obtain Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (renewed and current) within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of using instructional technology.
• Knowledge of general health science/medical education, human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of working with medical equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to move 50 lb. mannequin or simulator within the lab.
• Demonstrated ability to use sophisticated medical simulation technologies including human patient simulation and clinical skills simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, operates, and supports all simulators and equipment within the simulation lab and its extensions.
• Assists with data analysis to evaluate simulation learning success and satisfaction.
• Troubleshoots and/or repairs all equipment.
• Assists with development of simulation technicians and simulation lab assistants.
• Reports all technical or program issues that arise.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly maintenance for all simulators.
• Assists with budgeting, supply, and inventory.
• Assists with development and maintenance of a simulation scenario data storage strategy.
• Assists in the selection of appropriate mannequins, learning technologies, hardware and software for simulation.
• Assists with researching and recommends emerging technologies and tools for use in classroom, online, and laboratory settings.
• Assists with tracking simulation efforts as they relate to organizational goals and quality improvement measures.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in simulation and use of instructional strategies to improve student learning.
• Participates in community outreach programs, including promotional materials, conducting tours of the facilities, participating in public relations activities, and performing community service.
• Works with vendors to resolve issues.
• Participates in internal and external committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

ACLS certification

Instructional technology

Microsoft Office & Google Apps

Job description

Hawkeye Community College, located in Cedar Valley near Waterloo, IA, seeks a full-time Simulation Operations Specialist for the Van Gerpen Simulation Center. You will prepare realistic simulation environments, run scenarios, and ensure equipment readiness to deliver interactive experiences for health professions students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, data management, and accreditation-related tasks to support student success and hands-on learning opportunities.