Simulation Operations Engineer

Northwestern Medicine; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist to provide technical support for simulation operations, repair patient simulators, program scenarios, and maintain simulation environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or in progress) with healthcare simulation experience, plus proficiency with AV equipment and PC/MAC software; CHSOS preferred. This position emphasizes safety, data confidentiality, and collaboration with facilitators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or in progress with completion within three years plus two years in healthcare simulation.
• Five years’ experience in healthcare simulation or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment.
• Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of standard medical equipment and simulators installation/troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators.
• Support the development and implementation of simulation-based education.
• Serve as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios together with simulation facilitators.
• Support the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components.
• Program simulator software with clinical scenario parameters.
• Ensure appropriate set up & breakdown/clean up of simulation environment, equipment, and supplies.
• Role played in simulated scenarios as necessary.
• Conduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner.
• Ensure simulation equipment functionality, security, and safety and/or appropriately troubleshoots, removes, disposes, or repairs equipment.
• Recommend replacements or new purchases of simulation-related equipment or supplies to Director.
• Train Simulation Facilitators and other simulation users in the operational/technical aspects of simulation.
• Schedule simulation experiences.
• Maintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s).
• Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates.
• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies
• Assure compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development of communication tools related to simulation (i.e. newsletter, corridors, and team site).
• Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist or provide visitors and guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Audio/Visual

PC/Mac Office

Equipment troubleshooting

Simulation operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Bachelor's degree

CHSOS

Tools

Laerdal

Gaumard

CAE

KBPort

AV systems

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist to provide technical support for simulation operations, repair patient simulators, program scenarios, and maintain simulation environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or in progress) with healthcare simulation experience, plus proficiency with AV equipment and PC/MAC software; CHSOS preferred. This position emphasizes safety, data confidentiality, and collaboration with facilitators.