Simulation Operator (Part-Time), Center for Simulation and Innovation (Phoenix)

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,006 - 42,003; Part time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a part-time Simulation Operator for the Center for Simulation and Innovation in Phoenix. The role involves acting as a simulated patient and operating clinical simulation equipment during events.

Qualified candidates should have experience in healthcare delivery, clinical simulations, or scenario-based training, with strong communication skills. This role offers flexible scheduling with a pay range of $20.33 to $30.49 per hour.

The position does not include benefits and is scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care delivery or health education is required.
• Experience in a clinical simulation setting or scenario-based training is also accepted.
• Recent experience providing healthcare in a clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary participant in clinical scenarios with simulation equipment.
• Set up and tear down simulation event rooms.
• Conduct facility tours and provide program support.

Skills

Communication skills

Web-based computer programs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Simulation Operator (Part-Time), Center for Simulation and Innovation (Phoenix)

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Center for Simulation and Innovation (CSI) is seeking qualified candidates to join our Simulation Center Pool Staff (non‑faculty). The CSI Pool Staff hourly positions include Simulation Operator and Interprofessional Presence (IPP). The Simulation Operator serves as a type of simulated patient and computer operator during simulation events. Our Center for Simulation and Innovation teaches medical students to be tomorrow's doctors using safe practice with mannequins and task trainers. In this role, you would be a primary participant in clinical scenarios operating high‑ and low‑fidelity clinical simulation equipment, setting up and tearing down simulation event rooms, conducting tours of the facility and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Work shifts for this part‑time position are scheduled on an as‑needed basis and will vary in scope and complexity based upon your level of experience in accordance with CSI events, programs and projects. Shifts can be scheduled for up to 4‑8 hours, with the ideal expectation that Pool Staff will work several four‑hour shifts per month. Common event day schedules include Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays within normal business hours (8 am‑5 pm). Pool Staff self‑select and sign up for offered hourly shifts using CSI's online scheduling and staffing system, usually posted well in advance (more than two months out). Parking costs will be paid by the CSI in the designated Phoenix Biomedical Campus garage. This position does not include benefits.

Job Information

• Location: Greater Phoenix Area
• Pay: $20.33 – $30.49 per hour
• Benefits Eligible: No benefits
• Full Time/Part Time: Part‑time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: Varies
• Job FTE: 0.025
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Compensation Type: hourly rate
• Grade: 5
• Compensation Guidance: The rate of pay represents the University of Arizona's good faith estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The grade range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a primary participant in clinical scenarios operating high‑ and low‑fidelity clinical simulation equipment.
• Responsible for setup, tear down and quality assurance of simulation activities, special projects and CSI events.
• Conduct tours of the facility.
• Provide program and project support, training, and guidance to faculty and Simulation Staff including other Pool Staff members.
• Participate in event pre‑brief and event de‑brief meetings, including giving and receiving feedback in discussions with faculty, students, staff and management.
• May participate in clinical simulations as Interprofessional Presence.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 pounds (mannequin, task trainers and supply boxes).
• Frequently bends, stoops, pushes, pulls, walks and twists.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled with web‑based computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite and standard web browsers.
• Strong communication skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in health care delivery and/or health education; OR, experience in a clinical simulation setting; OR, experience participating in scenario‑based training as a model or instructor.
• OR, recent experience providing healthcare proficiently in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse, Certified Emergency Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, medical assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Certified Nurse Assistant, OR similar healthcare provider professional.
• OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license or certification in good standing to practice in respective healthcare specialty area.
• Previous experience in a clinical simulation setting.
• Recent experience providing healthcare proficiently in a clinical setting.
• Proficient with web‑based computer programs (Microsoft Suite and Teams, Google Docs, scheduling).