Simulation Operations Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

15h

About The Position

The Simulation Operations Specialist plans, schedules, implements, and coordinates simulation-based programs in collaboration with simulation facilitators. The work includes setting up and taking down simulations, programming equipment, and performing basic equipment maintenance. The specialist maintains simulation equipment, coordinates and troubleshoots equipment and software upgrades, conducts regular maintenance, and replenishes inventory as needed. The role provides training and serves as a resource for confederates and simulation technologies, while maintaining proficiency with current and emerging simulation technologies. It also collects and coordinates accurate data in support of simulation activities and manages internal and external stakeholder relationships. As a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy, the specialist contributes to comprehensive system-wide learning strategies and helps ensure simulation is reflected in organizational direction and priorities. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with Monday–Friday eight-hour day shifts and flexibility to adjust hours to meet stakeholder needs. It requires travel to Advocate Aurora Health facilities and the ability to move equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The work takes place in a normal office environment, with travel-related exposure to road and weather hazards.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Organizational Development or a related field.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical experience, or technology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Flexibility in responding to 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.
Set up and tear down simulation activities, program equipment, and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Maintain simulation equipment, coordinate and troubleshoot equipment and software upgrades, and conduct 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 supporting simulation activities.
Manage internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to system-wide learning strategies as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy, ensuring simulation is represented in organizational direction and priorities.
Travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
Perform other related duties as required.