Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee, WI seeks a dedicated professional to plan, coordinate and support simulation-based programs. The role involves setting up and tearing down equipment, maintaining simulators, coordinating upgrades, and training staff across facilities.

You will collect data, interact with stakeholders, and contribute to system-wide learning strategies through the Advocate Aurora Academy, ensuring simulation priorities align with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and coordinates simulation-based programs with facilitators, including set up, tear down, programming of equipment and basic maintenance.
• Maintains simulation equipment and coordinates upgrades and maintenance.
• Maintains inventory and provides training on simulation technologies.
• Collects and coordinates data to support simulation activities and communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Acts as a member of Advocate Aurora Academy to support system-wide learning strategies for simulation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Travel required

Stress management

Team player

Education

Associate's Degree in Organizational Development

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules and implements/coordinates simulation based programs in conjunction with simulation facilitators. This includes but is not limited to set up, tear down, programming of equipment, and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains equipment utilized in simulation training. This includes coordinating and troubleshooting of equipment/software upgrades and regular maintenance.
• Maintains and replenishes inventory as necessary.
• Provides training and acts as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies.
• Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging simulation technologies.
• Collects and coordinates accurate data in support of simulation activities.
• Internal and external stakeholder management.
• Acts as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy to develop comprehensive system wide learning strategies, ensuring simulation is represented in our direction and priorities.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Organizational Development or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience or technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft office including Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Flexible with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Ability to travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse team.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to move equipment and learning materials (up to 50lbs).
• Exposed to a normal office environment
• Position requires travel and exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.