Simulation Operations Specialist

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Annual/ Sick leave

Long-term disability

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting for a Simulation Operations Specialist. This role serves as the primary technical and operational support for NRGMEC’s statewide mobile simulation program, handling preparation, operation, maintenance, transportation, deployment, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment across Nevada’s rural communities.

You will work with faculty, healthcare organizations, and community partners to ensure high-quality simulation experiences are

Competenze

• Associates degree and two years of related work experience; OR a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience; OR a master’s degree no work experience

Mansioni

• Coordinate transportation and deployment of mobile simulation equipment throughout Nevada.
• Operate and transport mobile simulation vehicles and trailers in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Load, secure, transport, unload, and stage simulation equipment for training activities.
• Conduct pre-deployment planning and site logistics assessments.
• Operate high-fidelity patient simulators, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and simulation technology during educational activities.
• Program and configure simulation scenarios under the direction of faculty and instructors.
• Assist with registration, participant tracking, and operational support activities during training events.

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone].

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting for a Simulation Operations Specialist. This position serves as the primary technical and operational support professional for the Nevada Rural Graduate Medical Education Consortium's (NRGMEC) statewide mobile simulation program. This position is responsible for the preparation, operation, maintenance, transportation, deployment, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment utilized in workforce development, clinical education, emergency preparedness, patient safety, and healthcare training activities conducted throughout Nevada's rural and frontier communities.

The position supports simulation-based education programs by operating simulation technologies, preparing simulation environments, maintaining equipment inventories, transporting mobile simulation assets, coordinating deployment logistics, and providing technical support during educational activities. The Simulation Operations Specialist works closely with the Medical Director, Program Coordinator, faculty instructors, healthcare organizations, and community partners to ensure high-quality simulation experiences are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently across participating sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and deployment of mobile simulation equipment throughout Nevada.
• Operate and transport mobile simulation vehicles and trailers in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Load, secure, transport, unload, and stage simulation equipment for training activities.
• Conduct pre-deployment planning and site logistics assessments.
• Operate high-fidelity patient simulators, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and simulation technology during educational activities.
• Program and configure simulation scenarios under the direction of faculty and instructors.
• Assist with registration, participant tracking, and operational support activities during training events.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree and two years of related work experience; OR a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience; OR a master’s degree no work experience

Related Experience

Experience supporting healthcare simulation, clinical education, emergency services training, healthcare technology, audiovisual systems, technical operations, logistics, transportation, or related environments; experience operating technology-based training systems and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

CDL License

Experience as an EMT or Surgical Tech

Certification or licensures

Nevada driver’s license

Schedule and Travel

Will be required to travel extensively across the state to meet rural hospital leaders and stakeholders.

Occasional out of state travel for conferences

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – A

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program.

Perks of working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grant-in-Aid.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].

Please attach the following attachments to your application

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date

11/30/2026

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.