Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health

2d • $29 - $43

About The Position

The Simulation Operations Specialist plans, schedules, implements, and coordinates simulation-based programs in conjunction with simulation facilitators. The role supports simulation activities through equipment setup, teardown, programming, basic maintenance, inventory management, technology training, and accurate data coordination. It also manages internal and external stakeholder relationships and contributes to system-wide learning strategies as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for eight-hour day shifts, with flexibility to adjust hours to meet stakeholder needs. The role requires travel to Advocate Aurora Health facilities and involves working in a normal office environment, moving equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and exposure to road and weather hazards.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Associate's degree in Organizational Development or a related field.
• Typically, 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience, or technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Flexible when priorities change.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Ability to travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse team.
• Ability to move equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, implement, and coordinate simulation-based programs in conjunction with simulation facilitators.
• Set up and tear down simulation activities and program and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain simulation equipment, including coordinating and troubleshooting equipment and software upgrades and regular maintenance.
• Maintain and replenish inventory as necessary.
• Train and serve as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies.
• Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging simulation technologies.
• Collect and coordinate accurate data in support of simulation activities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to comprehensive system-wide learning strategies as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy, ensuring simulation is represented in organizational direction and priorities.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree