Clinical Simulation Specialist

The Clinical Simulation Specialist is a student-centered professional who plays a vital role in advancing clinical education through innovative, evidence-based simulation experiences. This position collaborates closely with academic departments and faculty to design, implement, and evaluate realistic human patient simulation scenarios that strengthen students’ diagnostic reasoning, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.

• Key
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  
  Conduct pre- and post-simulation activities, including moulage setup and removal, scenario execution, and technical support
• Partner with faculty to enhance student learning, assessment, and performance through guided debriefing and feedback
  Identify, prepare, and manage all supplies and equipment needed for simulation-based clinical experiences
• Provide orientation and hands-on training for students in the use of medical equipment (e.g., ventilators, IV pumps, feeding pumps)
• Support the Nursing curriculum, including simulation-based clinical hours representing up to 50% of required clinical time
• Create, adapt, and modify evidence-based simulation scenarios and case studies aligned with program learning objectives
• Stay current with emerging medical and simulation technologies and best practices
• Oversee and enforce simulation lab rules, procedures, and safety standards
• Participate in professional development, networking, and continuing education related to healthcare simulation
• Engage in simulation research activities, including study implementation and data collection

• Master’s degree in a healthcare field and one (1) year of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field and three (3) years of related experience
• Current certification/licensure as one of the following:
  Registered Nurse (RN), EMS/Paramedic, Radiology Technician, Physician Assistant, Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Strong knowledge of medical equipment, supplies, and operational procedures
• Proficiency with multimedia systems, computers, and simulation technology
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ACHA, and HIPAA guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct and support students, faculty, and staff in clinical skills and simulation activities
• Strong troubleshooting skills for human patient simulators and medical equipment
• Ability to guide and train staff in effective simulator usage
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-ethnic, and multicultural academic environment