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The Simulation Technician position is a foundational role within the Clinical Simulation Program ... Prepares and manages required paperwork/participant materials before, during and after class ...

Simulation Technician

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$23.33 - $34.99/hr

The Simulation Technician position is a foundational role within the Clinical Simulation Program ... Prepares and manages required paperwork/participant materials before, during and after class ...

The Simulation Technician position is a foundational role within the Clinical Simulation Program ... Prepares and manages required paperwork/participant materials before, during and after class ...

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Clinical Simulation Manager information

What is a clinical simulation manager?

A Clinical Simulation Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and development of clinical simulation programs in healthcare education settings. They manage simulation labs, coordinate training sessions using high-fidelity manikins or virtual technology, and support faculty and students in using simulation-based learning. Their role includes maintaining equipment, developing simulation scenarios, training staff, and ensuring simulations meet educational standards. Clinical Simulation Managers play a critical part in preparing healthcare professionals for real-world clinical situations through realistic and safe learning experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical simulation manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Simulation Manager, you need expertise in healthcare education, simulation technology, and project management, often supported by a degree in nursing, health sciences, or a related field. Familiarity with high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and simulation management software such as SimCapture or Laerdal LLEAP is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help effectively coordinate teams and deliver engaging learning experiences. These competencies are vital for ensuring realistic, efficient, and impactful clinical training that enhances healthcare provider preparedness.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical simulation managers, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Simulation Managers often face challenges such as coordinating complex simulation schedules, ensuring proper maintenance of high-fidelity equipment, and balancing the needs of multiple departments. Effective communication and proactive planning are key to managing these challenges. Building strong relationships with faculty, IT, and clinical staff helps streamline scheduling and troubleshooting, while ongoing training ensures that simulation technicians and educators are prepared for evolving technology and scenarios.

What is the difference between Clinical Simulation Manager vs Clinical Educator?

AspectClinical Simulation ManagerClinical Educator
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field; certifications in simulation or educationRegistered Nurse or healthcare professional license; teaching certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, healthcare training centers, academic institutionsHospitals, clinics, academic settings, community health programs
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, universities, healthcare training organizationsHospitals, educational institutions, healthcare organizations

The Clinical Simulation Manager primarily oversees simulation programs, manages staff, and ensures realistic training scenarios. The Clinical Educator focuses on teaching and mentoring healthcare professionals in clinical skills. While both roles require healthcare credentials and involve education, the Simulation Manager emphasizes program management, whereas the Educator concentrates on direct instruction and skill development.

What states have the most Clinical Simulation Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Clinical Simulation Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Clinical Simulation Nurse Lead, Center for Simulation and Innovation (Phoenix)

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

University of Arizona
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


University Of Arizona rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

  • Clinical Simulation Subject Matter Expert
    • Translates and applies advanced bedside clinical experience and nursing process to develop, implement and conduct high fidelity simulation scenarios across the spectrum of all courses and cases taught in the simulation center.
    • Leads as simulation liaison (single point of contact) for all parties on assigned courses in design, implementation, management, evaluation, and re-design of varied and complex simulation activities. Communicates with internal and external leaders, physician faculty, staff, learners, and clients to translate clinical curricula and case scenarios into successful simulation events.
    • Works closely and collaboratively with a wide variety of physician faculty and clinical providers. Assures complex, multi-room live simulations reflect bedside and simulation best practices.
    • Manages simulation clients, courses, scenarios and training events across a broad spectrum of clinical and academic complexity. Most in-patient scenarios are high fidelity and complex. They include physician faculty, bedside interprofessional presence support, and simulation operators for each room and case.
    • Monitors and makes real-time changes to complex events to assure fidelity and consistency with course and case learning objectives. Provides time-sensitive feedback and redirections. Implements changes with all stakeholders including course and simulation faculty, clinical and technical simulation staff, external clients, etc.
    • Applies evidence-based clinical practice and best simulation practices to all aspects of events as the subject matter expert.
  • Simulation Clinical Operations Leadership
    • Responsible for all aspects of assigned simulation courses for internal (COM-P) and external (GME and all other) client and student needs.
    • This Lead position has end-to-end responsibility for simulation success and resource use, from planning through implementation.
    • Plans, secures, manages, and directs all required physical and support resources to assure student and client success in a live, simulated hospital environment.
    • Negotiates, schedules and implements physical resources (facilities, equipment, technology, supplies) and assigns all faculty and staff support required before, during and after each event.
    • Assures student assignments, rotations and use of equipment and facilities support course objectives, and clinical simulation best practices.
    • Creates, negotiates, communicates, and implements detailed course plans, role assignments, and schedules that fully support clinical curricula and learning objectives. Recommends changes to departmental staffing, budgets and purchases based on needs of each.
    • Develops and manages detailed tracking and billing documents for simulation events.
    • Analyzes, forecasts, and problem solves equipment, supplies, and staffing needs for each event using ingenuity and innovative solutions.
    • Directs on-site, real time event leadership and coordination on technical and procedural elements during simulation events.
    • Delivers simulation-based clinical education to students, faculty, staff and clients.
  • Staff Management and Development
    • Manages, recruits, assigns, on-boards, trains, evaluates, and develops all staff and faculty participating in simulation events.
    • Supervises assigned participants (clinical, faculty, staff, technical, etc.) for all events and special project shifts. May supervise two additional full-time employees.
    • Schedules, pairs, and assigns faculty and staff in each scenario to assure program requirements and student outcomes are optimized.
    • Develops and conducts prebriefing, debriefing, and training sessions for staff and faculty.
    • Provides ongoing staff recruitment, on-boarding for each course, assessment, training, re-assessment, and professional development to calibrate skills with current and emerging clinical and departmental requirements.
  • Best Practices
    • Seeks out and complies with adherence to best practices in simulation. Demonstrates subject matter expertise across the College and to clinical and academic communities.
    • Participates on internal and external simulation, clinical and related committees.
    • Instructs simulation-based education to students, faculty, and other college staff members in the curriculum in accordance with LCME requirements and applicable standards.
    • Educates and guides learners in the use of various equipment for simulation and non-simulation events.
    • Pursues professional development opportunities to improve departmental processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge and recognition of medical conditions, injuries, and diseases, to include anatomical and physiological systems.
  • Project management skills for large multidisciplinary training programs. 
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and strategize, independently and among a team of various specialties.
  • Strong ability to remain calm in pressure situations and maintain a professional demeanor with a solution-focused approach to problem solving.
  • Able to organize large amounts of data.
  • Knowledge of basic hardware, software, and A/V troubleshooting.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to communicate effectively with academic, healthcare, and industry stakeholders.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to learn new technology software.

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