Simulation Operations Leader (Multi-Site)

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System delivers centralized simulation operations across its facilities, driving education and patient safety initiatives. The Manager of Simulation Operations leads multi-site programs, aligns activities with ACGME standards, and guides curriculum development and program expansion.

The role focuses on strategic planning, budget oversight, and collaboration with GME leadership, nursing education, and hospital departments to advance simulation across the health system.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multi-site simulation lab operations.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations incl. scheduling and staffing.
• Experience supervising the functionality, maintenance, and lifecycle of simulation equipment.
• Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula aligned with ACGME.
• Expand simulation programming to include interdisciplinary and in situ training.
• Collaborate with Program Directors, faculty, and educational leaders.
• Establish competency-based training frameworks and assessment tools.
• Experience with budget development and financial oversight.
• Participate in strategic capital investments in simulation technology and facilities.
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and ROI.
• Work within a matrixed leadership structure with admin and physician leadership.
• Lead and develop simulation staff and support personnel.
• Collaborate with GME, nursing education, and hospital departments.
• Develop partnerships with academic and healthcare organizations.
• Promote external training opportunities and revenue-generating activities.
• Improve program visibility, utilization, and strategic positioning.
• Knowledge of ACGME standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor program performance via data analysis and quality improvement.
• Maintain detailed documentation for accreditation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of simulation activities across the health system.
• Lead development and expansion of simulation programs in alignment with goals and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with education leaders and hospital departments to integrate simulation into training.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and resources for simulation centers.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and ROI through data-driven analysis.

Skills

Operations leadership

Staff scheduling

Equipment lifecycle

Policy development

Curriculum development

Budget oversight

Strategic planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CHSOS certification within 2 years

Tools

High-fidelity simulation equipment maintenance

Job description

South Texas Health System delivers centralized simulation operations across its facilities, driving education and patient safety initiatives. The Manager of Simulation Operations leads multi-site programs, aligns activities with ACGME standards, and guides curriculum development and program expansion.

The role focuses on strategic planning, budget oversight, and collaboration with GME leadership, nursing education, and hospital departments to advance simulation across the health system.