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Laborie

Clinical Educator

San Diego, CA

Deliver highquality, evidencebased education, inservices, simulations, and handson training to OB teams (L&D, Mother Baby, Surgical), OB/GYN providers, midwives, NICU clinicians, and neonatal ...

Laborie

Clinical Educator

Los Angeles, CA

Deliver highquality, evidencebased education, inservices, simulations, and handson training to OB teams (L&D, Mother Baby, Surgical), OB/GYN providers, midwives, NICU clinicians, and neonatal ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical simulation educator in California is $43.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.22 and $51.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Clinical Simulation Educator, you need a solid clinical background, experience in healthcare education, and familiarity with simulation-based teaching techniques, typically supported by a relevant degree and licensure. Proficiency in operating simulation manikins, audiovisual recording systems, and simulation scenario design software such as Laerdal or CAE is commonly required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills enable educators to effectively facilitate realistic learning experiences for healthcare staff and students. These capabilities are crucial for developing clinical competence, fostering safe learning environments, and ensuring high-quality educational outcomes.

What is a clinical simulation educator?

A Clinical Simulation Educator is a professional who designs, implements, and evaluates simulation-based training for healthcare students and professionals. They use realistic scenarios, mannequins, and technology to enhance clinical skills, critical thinking, and teamwork in a controlled learning environment. Their responsibilities may include developing curricula, facilitating debriefing sessions, and ensuring simulations align with educational and industry standards. This role is essential in improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes by providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a clinical simulation educator?

A Clinical Simulation Educator typically spends their days designing, planning, and facilitating simulation scenarios to help healthcare learners practice clinical skills and decision-making. They are responsible for preparing simulation equipment, briefing and debriefing participants, and evaluating learner performance. Additionally, they collaborate with faculty and clinical teams to align simulations with curriculum goals and may provide technical support to ensure simulations run smoothly. This role combines hands-on technical work with educational guidance, ensuring that learners receive realistic and impactful training experiences.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Simulation Educator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% In-person, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,221 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Clinical Simulation Specialist II

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

San Marcos, CA • On-site

$70K - $72K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Clinical Simulation Specialist II serves as a technical expert who is able to set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and in some cases repair simulation equipment, hospital-type equipment used in clinical activities, and AV/IT equipment used in simulation activities.
The Clinical Simulation Specialist II also instructs and assists simulation faculty and learners in the use of technical equipment used in simulation. The qualified individual performs operational activities such as staff and maintenance scheduling, lab utilization scheduling, and inventory/purchasing functions. The Clinical Simulation Specialist 1 is familiar with the various modalities of simulation education and has a good grasp of simulation educational principles, and is therefore able to assist in the development, setup, delivery, and take-down of simulation education sessions.
This is a campus-based position located on the San Marcos campus in San Marcos, CA and requires a presence on campus 5 days per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow scenarios and make appropriate adjustments to technology systems.
  • Operate and maintain simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
  • Make recommendations for the purchase of CapEx equipment, supplies, and materials required for simulation-based sessions.
  • Complete ordering process of daily simulation operation equipment, supplies, and materials
  • Create troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
  • Set up and operate equipment/AV system in rooms including equipment, supplies, moulage, etc. for simulation activities.
  • Schedule and assist in training standardized patients
  • Hire, schedule, and assist in training student workers
  • Communicate with faculty, campus leadership, and other campus constituents regarding CICP events
  • Organize and maintain simulation schedules and meet with faculty regarding scheduling concerns and confirmations, based on the availability of physical and technical resources
  • Build and maintain simulation developed cases in EMS
  • Develop and execute simulation learning activities as supplemental to curriculum offered events
  • Maintain accurate calendar records in EMS, AdAstra, and campus CICP calendars
  • May be involved with the educational aspects of scenarios including debriefing/feedback.
  • Support learners to maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Supervise CICP simulation technology specialist for day-to-day operations

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
  • In view of the evolving needs and opportunities, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Simulation Education and Operations
Positions Supervised: Student Workers, Part-Time contract workers, Simulation technology specialists
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Must be proficient with hardware such as PC and Mac computers, video cameras and microphones
  • Must be able to learn new technical systems quickly
  • Must engage with others in a collaborative and caring nature
  • Must be flexible in work schedule, as experiments may be scheduled during evenings and weekends
  • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to master proprietary software quickly
  • Must be able to perform mechanical, electrical and heavy lifting tasks
  • Must understand and abide by proper lab procedures that are essential to the safety of students and faculty

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related field
  • 3-5 years of simulation, leadership, or related educational technology experience
  • Certification from the NLN SIRC, Society for Simulation in Healthcare or the Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional program preferred, but not mandatory
  • Experience in IT support environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows
  • Experience with audio/visual systems

TRAVEL
Position may require travel to vendor sites and USAHS campuses; not to exceed 20%
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
  • Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

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