Clinical Program Manager Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Simulation and Training

Schedule: Full Time | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

**Requires Travel throughout Central Austin**

• Pioneer & Manage the Clinical Simulation Program: Drive the strategic vision, operational framework, and daily execution of the clinical simulation training program to build an innovative, high-impact learning environment.

• Lead Cross-Functional Clinical Outreach: Spearhead continuous engagement and training outreach across diverse medical cohorts, including Attending Physicians, Medical Residents, Advanced Practice Nurses (NPs), and clinical support teams.

• Command Advanced Simulation Technology: Serve as the technical authority operating, programming, and troubleshooting complex, high-fidelity medical mannikins, simulation software, and audio-visual capture equipment.

• Execute Mobile Simulation Logistics & Field Deployments: Prepare, package, and transport specialized simulation gear to conduct immersive, on-site clinical simulations across regional clinic sites throughout Central Texas.

• Direct End-to-End Simulation Preparation: Manage comprehensive pre-simulation prep protocols-including scenario staging, supply readiness, and team debrief materials-to ensure seamless execution on training days.

• Maintain High-Agility Operational Availability: Demonstrate operational flexibility by managing urgent, pop-up simulation requests and supporting off-hours or non-traditional training events as needed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Regional Travel & Schedule Flexibility: Must possess a valid driver's license, willingness to travel throughout Central Texas for clinic simulations, and adaptability to support occasional non-traditional hours.

• Clinical Simulation Technology: Deep technical command of high-fidelity simulators/mannikins, task trainers, simulation software platforms, and medical hardware maintenance.

• Proven Program Leadership & Vision: Demonstrated success managing, scaling, and evaluating clinical education or simulation programs, with a pioneering mindset eager to build and lead new initiatives.

• Exceptional Organizational & Field Logistics Command: Superior organization and time-management skills to orchestrate complex equipment packing, multi-site travel logistics, and scenario scheduling.

• Advanced Technical Agility: Quick-learning, tech-savvy professional comfortable managing demanding hardware, wireless networks, software updates, and diagnostic technology.

• Elite Interpersonal & Presentation Skills: Dynamic communication skills to engage, instruct, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary medical staff and health system leadership.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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