Simulation Educator

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Simulation Educator develops, coordinates, and facilitates simulation-based education events for the Simulation Center. The role partners with clients to develop curricula, including goals, learning objectives, case scenarios, program plans, assessment tools, and other resources for clinical departments and other groups using the center. The educator leads event and scenario planning meetings, provides expertise in best-practice simulation and event planning within the capabilities and limitations of the Simulation Center’s staff, equipment, and facilities, and participates in running simulation events and scenarios as appropriate.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, simulation, healthcare, or a related discipline.
• Three years of relevant clinical experience.
• Certification as an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, or eligibility to obtain BLS Instructor certification within two years.
• Certification as an American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, or eligibility to obtain ACLS Instructor certification within two years.
• Provider-level certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within two years.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in patient simulation services, education, technologies, and applications.
• Simulation certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (CHSOS or CHSE) within three years.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to develop curricula, including goals, learning objectives, case scenarios, program planning, assessment tools, and other resources.
• Lead event and scenario planning meetings and provide best-practice simulation and event expertise consistent with the capabilities and limitations of Simulation Center staff, equipment, and facilities.
• Participate in running simulation events and scenarios as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible schedule and shift options to support work-life balance.
• Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time