Simulation Operations Coordinator, College of Health and Human Sciences

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lipscomb University is seeking a Simulation Operations Coordinator to manage the daily operations of the College of Health Sciences Simulation Center. The role ensures simulation activities are scheduled, equipped, staffed, and ready to run. Responsibilities include managing the Simulation Center calendar and event logistics; preparing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manikins, task trainers, audiovisual systems, SimCapture, and related technologies; managing supplies and room readiness; coordinating Standardized Patient scheduling and events; and supporting RQI operations. The coordinator supervises Standardized Patients and Simulation Center student workers during daily operations and simulation events. The role also supports faculty in simulation delivery and clinical skills education, may teach clinical skills within the coordinator’s professional scope, and may lead or assist with debriefings. The coordinator also supports educational programming for students studying Simulation Operations. The Simulation Center supports programs across the College of Health Sciences and administers RQI resuscitation credentialing campus-wide. The coordinator will help expand operations to a new off-campus simulation center at the Centennial hospital campus and play a central role in bringing Standardized Patient operations in-house. The position is a full-time, 12-month staff role beginning January 4, 2027, and requires travel between the main campus and Centennial site as needed.

Requirements

Alignment with Lipscomb University’s Christian mission, values, and Centering Core.
Experience in higher education or an academic healthcare environment.
At least 2 years of healthcare or medical simulation experience; 3 or more years preferred.
Experience operating and troubleshooting healthcare simulation equipment and technology.
Experience with Standardized Patient programs, RQI, AV systems, and simulation debriefing.
Management, supervisory, or team-lead experience.
Current BLS Provider certification.
Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds and maneuver manikins.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of healthcare or medical simulation experience.
Current EMT-B, AEMT, Paramedic, or related healthcare credential.
BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor certification.
Experience with SimCapture.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage the Simulation Center calendar, incoming requests, room assignments, event logistics, and resource scheduling.
Prepare, operate, program, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair simulation manikins, task trainers, AV equipment, SimCapture, and related technologies.
Coordinate simulation setup, teardown, room turnover, moulage, simulated medications, supplies, and scenario preparation.
Maintain equipment and supply inventory, preventive maintenance records, and vendor service coordination.
Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and tour-ready Simulation Center.
Coordinate Standardized Patient scheduling, availability, database records, event logistics, and performance monitoring.
Manage RQI scheduling, carts and stations, equipment readiness, troubleshooting, and supplies; assist with enrollment, assignments, and compliance tracking as needed.
Supervise Standardized Patients and Simulation Center student workers.
Assist faculty with simulation delivery, clinical skills education, and debriefing.
Potentially teach simulation and clinical skills within the individual’s professional scope and lead or assist with simulation debriefings when appropriate.
Travel between the main campus and the off-campus Centennial site as required.
Support educational programming for students studying Simulation Operations.