Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

6d • $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 by preparing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment and software; maintaining inventory; training and serving as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies; and collecting and coordinating accurate data. The specialist also manages internal and external stakeholder relationships and participates in the Advocate Aurora Academy to help develop system-wide learning strategies that represent simulation in organizational direction and priorities.

This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with variable hours between 0700 and 1700 and occasional requests outside those hours. The position requires travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities, work in a normal office environment, and the ability to move equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Compensation is listed at $28.55–$42.85 per hour. The role requires an associate's degree in Organizational Development or a related field, AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, and typically two years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience, or technology.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Organizational Development or a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Typically requires two 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.
• Flexibility with changing priorities.
• 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.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, implement, and coordinate simulation-based programs with simulation facilitators, including equipment setup, teardown, programming, and basic maintenance.
• Maintain simulation training equipment, coordinate and troubleshoot equipment and software upgrades, and perform regular maintenance.
• Maintain and replenish inventory as necessary.
• Provide training and act 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.
• Participate in the Advocate Aurora Academy to develop comprehensive system-wide learning strategies and ensure simulation is represented in organizational direction and priorities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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, premium pay for eligible circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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