Simulation Operations Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist to support advanced simulation-based education for EMTs, paramedics and nurses. You will manage complex simulation, audiovisual and IT operations, leading course delivery and advising educators on effective integration of simulation environments and technologies.

You will ensure safe, high-quality learner-centered experiences, collaborating with the Nursing Education team and maintaining simulation systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or two years of healthcare simulation or AV/IT experience may offset the degree requirement.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) within three years of hire

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, ethical, learner-centered use of simulation equipment and resources.
• Independently lead complex simulation course operations with interprofessional teams.
• Coordinate technology, environments and resources to support learner needs and content delivery.
• Collaborate with educators to design, deliver and evaluate simulation environments and tech.
• Configure and operate simulation, AV and IT technologies for reliable delivery.
• Maintain equipment inventory and keep up with catalogs and manuals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CHSOS

Job description

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Indian River Hospital is looking to add a Simulation Operations Specialist to the Nursing Education team. In this role, you will provide advanced course and event-level operational and technical support for simulation-based education for EMTs, paramedics and nurses by independently managing complex simulation, audiovisual, and IT technologies. You will lead local simulation course delivery and support educators through consultative integration of simulation environments and technologies to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality learner centered simulation experiences. Here, you will have a focus on American Heart Association Resuscitation, the Mock Code program and RQI (Resuscitation Quality improvement). This position will allow you to be a part of the growing Florida market and offers a good opportunity for advancement into other roles.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 4:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Ensure the safe, ethical, psychologically safe and learner-centered use of specialized simulation equipment and resources.
• Adhere to established simulation standards of best practice and policies.
• Identify and address safety concerns during simulation activities.
• Independently lead complex, interprofessional and high-stakes simulation course operations.
• Coordinate technology, environments and resources to support learner needs, faculty engagement and consistent, high-quality content delivery.
• Collaborate with educators to advise on and support the design, delivery, evaluation and effective integration of simulation environments and technologies.
• Independently configure and operate simulation, audiovisual and IT technologies to support reliable, standardized and reproducible simulation delivery.
• Ensure optimal performance of simulation systems through routine functionality testing, updates, preventive and corrective maintenance and vendor supported repairs.
• Provide specialized technical support and troubleshooting for simulation technologies, applying independent judgment to resolve complex issues impacting simulation operations.
• Applie expertise in physiology, clinical procedures, moulage and environmental stimuli to design, prepare and implement scenario appropriate setups that support realistic, effective and high-fidelity learning experiences.
• Design and implement creative and innovative technical solutions to improve realism, efficiency and educational value of simulation technologies.
• Monitor, order, control supply and rotate stock for simulation center labs.
• Maintain equipment inventory and current knowledge of simulation equipment catalogs and operations manuals.
• Identify, report and mitigate safety risks observed during in situ simulation activities.
• Participate in post course debriefings and reviews course feedback and implement operational improvements to refine simulation delivery.
• Provide training and education to new simulation staff on proper use of equipment and overall operations.
• Assist department leadership with moderately complex projects; initiate or lead small projects.
• Maintain and advance professional expertise in simulation operations and technology through ongoing development and application of best practices

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• OR two years of experience in healthcare simulation or audiovisual, IT, theater, art or a related discipline may offset experience or degree requirement
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) within three years of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of healthcare simulation experience
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Performative background in theater or audiovisual

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to move up to 85 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work on overhead equipment
• Ability to work in confined, darkened areas.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).