Simulation Operations Coordinator, College of Health and Human Sciences

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

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 that simulation activities are scheduled, equipped, staffed, and ready to run. The coordinator manages the Simulation Center calendar and event logistics; prepares, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots simulation equipment and technology; oversees supplies and room readiness; coordinates Standardized Patient scheduling and event supervision; and manages RQI operations. The position supervises Standardized Patients and Simulation Center student workers, supports faculty in simulation and clinical skills education, and may teach clinical skills within the employee’s professional scope and lead or assist with debriefings when appropriate. The role also supports educational programming for students studying Simulation Operations. The position offers the opportunity to shape operations at a growing, multi-program simulation center that supports programs across the College of Health Sciences and administers campus-wide RQI resuscitation credentialing. The coordinator will help expand operations to a new off-campus simulation center at the Centennial hospital campus and support bringing Standardized Patient operations in-house. This is a full-time, 12-month staff position beginning January 4, 2027.

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.
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.
Ability to travel between the main campus and off-campus Centennial site as required.

Nice To Haves

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

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 inventories, 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 during daily operations and simulation events.
Assist faculty with simulation delivery, clinical skills education, and debriefing.
Travel between the main campus and off-campus Centennial site as required.
Potentially teach simulation and clinical skills within the individual's professional scope and lead or assist with simulation debriefings when appropriate.
Support educational programming for students studying Simulation Operations.