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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical simulation educator in Connecticut is $41.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.02 and $49.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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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.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Simulation Educator job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% As Needed, and 75% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,965 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Part-Time Simulation Technician - Undergraduate Nursing Programs

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT • On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Goodwin University is seeking a candidate for the position of Part-Time Simulation Technician for the undergraduate nursing programs. This staff position is technology driven and the individual will be responsible for high-fidelity simulation software use in the simulation center; equipment management following infection prevention practices and Sim electronic program integration.

In addition, the Sim Tech will be responsible for maintaining supplies for the laboratories to ensure organization for the delivery of the clinical component of the nursing programs. This position is on campus in the nursing laboratories on the fifth floor.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Maintain equipment and stock of lab supplies.
  • Assist with lab scenarios with students and faculty.
  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly equipment maintenance.
  • Maintain the lab in safe, clean, prepared working order.
  • Morning and evening start up and shut down of lab.
  • Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions: 

  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
  • Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
  • Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

  • Healthcare experience required, medical terminology required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote belonging and inclusion and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
  • Ability to volunteer to be a patient for clinical simulation.
  • Skilled at organization and stocking of supplies.
  • Patience to assist students mastering skills.
  • Skilled at integration of Sim technology and other similar programs
  • Skilled at Microsoft programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Forms

Education, Training and Experience:

  • Associate Degree or higher.
  • Prior healthcare related experience required, preferred in educational environment.
  • At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
  • Proven customer service skills preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills required

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work EnvironmentNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationXPhysical ActivityNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands/fingers to handle/feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingXLifting RequirementsNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX

Vision requirements:

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by The University as the needs of The University and requirements of the job change.)

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