Simulation Operations Specialist I

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of South Florida CAMLS Center seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist I to execute simulated education programs and provide technical and clinical support for experiential learning in Tampa, FL. This role emphasizes safety, equipment maintenance, and coordination of bioskills and patient simulation activities.

Minimum qualifications include a related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with CHSOS certification or eligibility within one year being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the discipline of work or 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with medical simulation operations, IT/AV, or clinical support.
• CHSOS certification or within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate surgical bioskills programs, acting as scrub tech.
• Set up and breakdown of bioskills activities, including equipment sanitizing.
• Monitor and maintain inventory, supplies, and procurement for the simulation center.
• Coordinate and support life-like medical simulation scenarios including emergency medicine and patient care.
• Ensure safety and compliance with SSH Accreditation Standards and related policies.

Skills

Simulation operations

IT/AV

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CHSOS certification or eligible

Tools

Surgical simulation equipment

Medical simulation software

Job description

Simulation Operations Specialist I (Finance)

Organizational Unit

The Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation facilitates medical and surgical simulation scenarios using advanced technology to provide a platform for its educational and research activities. High fidelity and virtual reality simulators enable the honing of specific surgical skills including endoscopic, laparoscopic and interventional vascular, cardiology, and OB-Gyn procedures. Surgical labs feature leading edge, clinical grade technology such as laparoscopic high definition towers and Advanced Imaging Modalities (AIM), that provide a realistic and totally immersive environment for practicing general surgical skills, trauma OR and microsurgery. Training rooms feature video-recording with large monitors for real-time feedback and discussion and post-scenario debriefing.

Position Summary

Simulation uses various methodologies to train healthcare learners in realistic environments. The Sim Operations Specialist will execute simulated education programs, provide technical and/or clinical support for all experiential learning operations, including but not limited to preparation set up and breakdown, maintenance, inventory and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), surgical simulators, task trainers, surgical equipment and instruments, and related multimedia peripherals. Responsible for the safety and compliance of simulation activity.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Work Location:
USF Health CAMLS
124 S. Franklin St, Tampa 33602

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the discipline of work, and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved, to total 5 years. Related disciplines include:

• Medical Simulation
• IT/AV/ Computer
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Healthcare
• BioMedical or Health Sciences
• Surgical Technology
• Some positions may require Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification or obtain CHSOS certification within one year of employment.
• Alternatively, individuals who have successfully completed 5 qualifying simulation concentration courses at USF will meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

• Surgical Bioskills Simulation Scenario: Coordinate and facilitate surgical bioskills programs. Function as a scrub tech; assist with third party communications including delivery and set up for surgical activities. Responsible for set-up and take down logistics of bioskills activities; equipment and instrument sanitizing.
• Department maintenance Monitors inventory supplies, gases, tissue needs and advises on procurement. Maintains simulation center as a clean, safe, operational facility and optimal learning environment.
• Support Patient Simulation Scenario: Coordinate and support "life-like" medical simulation scenarios including emergency medicine; life support; patient care; clinician/patient interactions. Responsible for set-up and take down logistics of experiential learning activities to include equipment, instruments, often multiple events per day. May operate simulation equipment with the ability to manipulate physiologic data, follow medical aspects of scenarios, interpret participant's responses and make appropriate adjustments based on participant's actions. Assist and operate computerized simulation scenarios in collaboration with content experts and faculty; assists students and faculty educators in utilization of simulation equipment providing an appropriate orientation to simulator features and the simulated learning environment.
• Responsible for the safety and compliance of simulation activity, adhering to Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Accreditation Standards; universal precautions when exposed to tissue; USF and USF HPCC Policies and Procedures. Supports the use of digital media as per USF HPCC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.