Clinical Simulation Specialist, Health Education Center

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Simulation Specialist provides operational support and clinical knowledge for human and non-human simulation activities at the Health Education Center. The role involves training, integrating, maintaining, setting up, and operating simulators, as well as collaborating with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders to resolve technical and logistical issues and support the center’s daily operations. The specialist uses clinical experience to help design and lead simulation activities, supports simulation-based education through technical assistance and training, and maintains simulation equipment, supplies, storage areas, audiovisual systems, and related records. The position also supports tours and simulation sessions, recommends operational improvements and equipment, maintains currency with simulation technology and education, and contributes to accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a health-related field plus two years of relevant experience in an academic, healthcare, or simulation learning environment, or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field plus four years of clinical experience.
Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Operational knowledge of audiovisual equipment.
Knowledge of simulation technologies and applications.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Proficiency in inventory management and record-keeping procedures.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of practice or simulation experience in an academic or hospital setting.
One to two years of experience using B Line or similar medical simulation software.
Certified Simulation Educator or Operations Specialist certification (CHSE, CHSE-A, or CHSOS).

Responsibilities

Use clinical knowledge and experience to assist with designing, setting up, and leading human and non-human simulation activities.
Lead and train participants in role-playing applications, prop placement, and moulage setup before and after simulations; record information and debrief simulation sessions as needed.
Provide technical assistance, support, and training to faculty, instructors, and staff on simulation equipment.
Conduct tours and simulation sessions for internal and external groups or individuals.
Research and liaise with company representatives to recommend operational efficiencies, equipment, supplies, and materials related to simulation.
Clean and maintain simulation equipment and train others in these tasks for human and non-human activities.
Oversee equipment and supply inventory and train others in inventory responsibilities.
Organize storage spaces, maintain a database of supply usage, and collaborate with business operations on ordering needs.
Keep current with simulation technology and education, lead training sessions for staff, faculty, and others, and maintain training logs.
Maintain simulation equipment, catalogs, and operation manuals.
Operate audiovisual systems and train others in their use.
Comply with governmental and University policies, rules, and regulations.
Attend seminars, conferences, in-service trainings, and staff meetings as required.
Contribute to accreditation report requirements in collaboration with components of the offices of the VP of IE, IPE, and the HEC.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform other duties as assigned and related duties as required.