Description

Job ID 87307576464
Date posted 10/15/2025

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Clinical Simulation Specialist II serves as a technical expert who is able to set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and in some cases repair simulation equipment, hospital-type equipment used in clinical activities, and AV/IT equipment used in simulation activities.

TheClinical Simulation Specialist II also instructs and assists simulation faculty and learners in the use of technical equipment used in simulation. The qualified individual performs operational activities such as staff and maintenance scheduling, lab utilization scheduling, and inventory/purchasing functions.  The Clinical Simulation Specialist II is familiar with the various modalities of simulation education and has a good grasp of simulation educational principles, and is therefore able to assist in the development, setup, delivery, and take-down of simulation education sessions.  -

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow scenarios and make appropriate adjustments to technology systems.
• Operate and maintain simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
• Make recommendations for the purchase of CapEx equipment, supplies, and materials required for simulation-based sessions.
• Complete ordering process of daily simulation operation equipment, supplies, and materials
• Create troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
• Set up and operate equipment/AV system in rooms including equipment, supplies, moulage, etc. for simulation activities.
• Schedule and assist in training standardized patients
• Hire, schedule, and assist in training student workers
• Communicate with faculty, campus leadership, and other campus constituents regarding CICP events
• Organize and maintain simulation schedules and meet with faculty regarding scheduling concerns and confirmations, based on the availability of physical and technical resources
• Build and maintain simulation developed cases in EMS
• Develop and execute simulation learning activities as supplemental to curriculum offered events
• Maintain accurate calendar records in EMS, AdAstra, and campus CICP calendars
• May be involved with the educational aspects of scenarios including debriefing/feedback.
• Support learners to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Supervise CICP simulation technology specialist for day-to-day operations

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

• In view of the evolving needs and opportunities, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Simulation Education and Operations

Positions Supervised:   Student Workers, Part-Time contract workers, Simulation technology specialists

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be proficient with hardware such as PC and Mac computers, video cameras and microphones
• Must be able to learn new technical systems quickly
• Must engage with others in a collaborative and caring nature
• Must be flexible in work schedule, as experiments may be scheduled during evenings and weekends
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to master proprietary software quickly
• Must be able to perform mechanical, electrical and heavy lifting tasks
• Must understand and abide by proper lab procedures that are essential to the safety of students and faculty

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences or related field
• 3-5 years of simulation, leadership, or related educational technology experience
• Certification from the NLN SIRC, Society for Simulation in Healthcare or the Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional program preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience in IT support environment
• Experience with Microsoft Windows
• Experience with audio/visual systems

TRAVEL
Position may require travel to vendor sites and USAHS campuses; not to exceed 20%

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

HIRING RANGE: $55,600 - $72,345