Surgical Simulation Specialist I - Training & Operations

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks an Advanced Surgical Simulation Specialist I to support surgical simulation training for students, residents, and health professionals. The role includes hands-on setup, equipment handling, and data-backed support for educational outcomes.

The position requires collaboration across departments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate autonomously within a busy simulation setting. Regular schedule Mon-Fri with some flex.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in healthcare field.
• Experience providing direct patient care and/or experience in a surgical and/or sterile processing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, planning and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating innovative solutions and act as liaison for faculty and staff for surgical simulation training.
• Provide operational support for facilities, activities, and resources in the simulation center.
• Deliver technical and hands-on support for surgical simulation session preparation (hands-on setup, equipment, venue).
• Support faculty and staff research activities focused on educational and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Healthcare related field

Tools

CAE simulation software

Gaumard simulation software

Laerdal simulation software

Job description

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks an Advanced Surgical Simulation Specialist I to support surgical simulation training for students, residents, and health professionals. The role includes hands-on setup, equipment handling, and data-backed support for educational outcomes.

The position requires collaboration across departments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate autonomously within a busy simulation setting. Regular schedule Mon-Fri with some flex.