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WellSpan Health

Medical Simulation Specialist

York, PA · On-site

Associates Degree Health-related professional program or discipline, medical simulation, or other-related field. Required * Certificate Program RN, RRT, or other healthcare training certification.

BESTICA INC

Medical Simulation Operator

Houston, OH

Bestica is hiring for a Medical Simulation Operator to provide their services at C-STARS Cincinnati , University of Cincinnati Medical Center located in Cincinnati, OH . Introduction : The 711th ...

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How much do medical simulation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical simulation in the United States is $123,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is medical simulation?

Medical simulation is a training technique that uses realistic scenarios, mannequins, virtual reality, or computer-based models to replicate clinical situations for healthcare professionals. It allows doctors, nurses, and medical students to practice procedures, critical thinking, and teamwork in a safe and controlled environment without risk to real patients. This hands-on approach improves skills, enhances patient safety, and helps learners gain confidence before working in real clinical settings.

What are medical simulation jobs?

Jobs in the medical simulation field include simulation technicians or specialists, simulation coordinators, and simulation operators. Your responsibilities as a simulation operator include operating the equipment used for simulation, maintaining or adjusting the equipment, operating audio and video equipment, facilitating training, creating troubleshooting documents, and providing orientation to personnel. As a simulation program coordinator, you implement, develop, and evaluate integrated simulated clinical experiences. You also work to ensure the right learning outcomes for participants as defined in the syllabus. A simulation technician or specialist’s duties include programming the simulator software, performing preventative maintenance to keep the simulators working, helping with record keeping and data input, and giving tours to people who use the simulators.

What is the difference between Medical Simulation vs Medical Educator?

AspectMedical SimulationMedical Educator
CredentialsTypically requires healthcare background, certifications in simulation or trainingRequires healthcare credentials, teaching certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, training centers, hospitalsClassrooms, hospitals, academic institutions
Industry UsageDesigning and managing simulation scenarios for trainingTeaching and curriculum development for medical students and staff

Medical Simulation specialists focus on creating realistic training scenarios using simulation technology, while Medical Educators develop and deliver educational content. Both roles require healthcare knowledge, but Medical Simulation emphasizes technical setup and scenario design, whereas Medical Educators concentrate on teaching and curriculum planning.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in medical simulation, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in medical simulation often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies, ensuring realism in scenarios, and coordinating schedules among busy healthcare staff. Addressing these challenges involves ongoing professional development, collaborating closely with clinicians to design relevant simulations, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders. Additionally, fostering a culture of continuous feedback helps improve both the learning experience and the effectiveness of simulation programs.

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

To thrive as a Medical Simulation Specialist, you need a background in healthcare, education, or biomedical engineering, along with knowledge of clinical procedures and adult learning principles. Familiarity with simulation technologies, such as high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and scenario development software, is typically required, and certifications like Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help facilitate training sessions and coordinate with educators and clinicians. These competencies ensure effective, realistic training environments that enhance healthcare professionals' skills and patient safety.
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Infographic showing various Medical Simulation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,399 per year, or $59.3 per hour.

Medical Simulation Operator

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is looking for a Medical Simulation Operator to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.  The 711 HPW is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH), the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and the Human Systems Integration Directorate (HP).

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Use  a "state-of-the-art", Learning Management System. Primary Tasks will include operating the LMS & A/V solution that will be used to view and evaluate learner performance during training and simulation events.
  • Provide analysis of team performance during pre and post simulated conditions to establish correlation between pre- and post-performance. Contractor shall utilize, complete, collect and track simulation evaluation tools.
  • Assist with development, data collection, data analysis, and administration of all pre- and post-simulation scenarios.
  • Prepare training environments, operate simulation equipment/assets, and recover equipment and environment for scheduled training and upon request by USAFSAM Staff.
  • Conduct orientation to the simulation equipment and environment and provide overview of the human patient simulator.
  • Assist in the management and support daily operations of the simulation training program.
  • Assist in the development of simulation program validation metrics.
  • Work cooperatively with the applicable program analysis, course curriculum advisors, course program director, IM/IT, medical logistics, and site simulation center leadership to identify operational needs. Based on these identified needs, the contractor shall develop recommendations to address simulation/course shortfalls.
  • Assist the program course director during the patient simulation scenario review process.
  • Develop and provide training, safety and maintenance materials appropriate to the operation of all simulation equipment as directed by the Simulation Program Coordinator or as warranted by operational necessity.
  • Attend all strategic planning meetings and teleconferences, as well as meetings and conferences for the purpose of improving the patient's simulated course experience and delivery of course content.
  • Assist and provide guidance to simulation center set-up and shall provide consultative assistance to program course management regarding future site expansion, as well as high-fidelity HPS recommendations.
  • Ensure that simulation education, program key elements, and learning objectives are considered, and shall ensure simulation training outcome measurements meet course and skill sustainment requirements.
  • Be responsible for reporting needs regarding simulation supplies & equipment in support of course training scenarios targeted to meet identified learning objectives.
  • Operate simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized Hi-fidelity simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers individually or in combination with the ability to follow legitimate medical aspects of scenarios and shall make appropriate adjustments based on participant actions or inactions as needed.
  • Create troubleshooting documents, simulation checklists, and simulation lesson plans/scenarios for simulation equipment. These products will be forwarded to the program course director for review.
  • Support USAFSAM simulation research projects within the capacity of contractor PWS.
  • Assist with train-the-trainer activities and basic equipment troubleshooting items for the purpose of training additional cadre members.
  • Participate in operational exercises which provide valuable professional development through travel opportunities and firsthand exposure to CCAT mission operations.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance:  Ability to Obtain NACI

Education:  High School Diploma

Years of Experience:  Five years of clinical experience in military or civilian setting.  Contractor shall also have at least (2) years' experience with programming of human patient simulators using primarily Laerdal, Gaumard & CAE simulator operating systems.

Certifications: Must maintain Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification, as well as current and maintain a National Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of military medical/military deployment experience.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Audio/visual solutions, moulage creation & application, hyper-realistic simulators, and task-trainers.

Other Qualifications:

  • Paramedic equivalent medical knowledge (with RN level preferred) as the Simulation operator in order to be able to manipulate physiological data and interpret participants response to simulated scenarios.
  • Prior experience in course development and education methodology.
  • Knowledge of military trauma clinical skills, procedures, processes to include: AFMS Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable Air Force and professional standards. Knowledge of military and civilian guidelines, policy & procedure through successful completion of USAFSAM's and Department's orientation programs is required.
  • Be able to lift < 50 pounds and move human patient simulation equipment to and from training areas, work in low-light, high-volume environments, and differing weather conditions simulating actual aeromedical evacuation missions.

Additional Information

Location:  University of Cincinnati Medical Center, CSTARS Cincinnati, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.

Travel:  NA

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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