Simulation Operations Specialist

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting for a Simulation Operations Specialist. This position serves as the primary technical and operational support professional for the Nevada Rural Graduate Medical Education Consortium's (NRGMEC) statewide mobile simulation program. This position is responsible for the preparation, operation, maintenance, transportation, deployment, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment utilized in workforce development, clinical education, emergency preparedness, patient safety, and healthcare training activities conducted throughout Nevada's rural and frontier communities. The position supports simulation-based education programs by operating simulation technologies, preparing simulation environments, maintaining equipment inventories, transporting mobile simulation assets, coordinating deployment logistics, and providing technical support during educational activities. The Simulation Operations Specialist works closely with the Medical Director, Program Coordinator, faculty instructors, healthcare organizations, and community partners to ensure high-quality simulation experiences are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently across participating sites.

Requirements

• Associates degree and two years of related work experience; OR a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience; OR a master’s degree no work experience
• Related Experience: Experience supporting healthcare simulation, clinical education, emergency services training, healthcare technology, audiovisual systems, technical operations, logistics, transportation, or related environments; experience operating technology-based training systems and equipment.
• Nevada driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and deployment of mobile simulation equipment throughout Nevada.
• Operate and transport mobile simulation vehicles and trailers in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Load, secure, transport, unload, and stage simulation equipment for training activities.
• Conduct pre-deployment planning and site logistics assessments.
• Operate high-fidelity patient simulators, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and simulation technology during educational activities.
• Program and configure simulation scenarios under the direction of faculty and instructors.
• Assist with registration, participant tracking, and operational support activities during training events.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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