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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 Minnesota is $120,859.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,100.00 and $143,500.00 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 Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,859 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

College Laboratory Assistant 2 (Nursing Tutor and Skills Lab and Simulation Assistant

Minnstate

Coon Rapids, MN • On-site

$22.27 - $31.99/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 2 (Nursing Tutor and Skills Lab and Simulation Assistant

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Coon Rapids

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$22.27 - $31.99

Job Description

Anoka-Ramsey's nursing program provides leadership and excellence in nursing education through an inclusive and student-centered environment. The nursing program values diversity and recognizes the benefits of each student's unique perspectives and experiences.

This position will provide embedded tutoring services and assistance in the nursing lab/simulation to students. The Nursing Tutor and Skills Lab and Simulation Assistant exists to support student learning in previously presented theory concepts, facilitate simulation experiences for students, and assist students in carrying out designated nursing skills to promote safe practice of the nursing faculty's previous instruction. This includes simulation activities in the Simulation Center and lab rooms. This position works with a team in the nursing lab that assists with simulation for students studying acute care, chronic care, and health promotions, maintaining the nursing lab, including supporting the ordering and inventory of supplies and equipment, and facilitating practice of nursing theory concepts/skills previously taught by nursing faculty. The lab assistant monitors student progress and will provide feedback to nursing faculty. This position gives nursing instructors and the Dean and Associate Dean of Nursing direct input regarding essential needs/ideas for improvement in the nursing lab through daily interactions with students. This is a Monday - Friday position during the academic year.

Salary Range:

$22.27 -$31.12 hourly

Minimum Qualifications

  • Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree and relevant licensure in Registered Nursing AND

  • One year of training/teaching/tutoring experience in Nursing at the high school level or above

Preferred Qualification

  • Evidence of commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse populations of students, staff, and faculty.

  • Demonstrated understanding of academic/developmental needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and post-traditional generation students for use in tutoring online and in-person, utilizing active and student-centered learning techniques.

  • Interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, and the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and helpful manner

  • Organizational and detail-oriented skills to collaboratively maintain the operations of the lab

  • Ability to learn the latest in nursing technology and relate this new learning to nursing students

  • Experience in nursing care in a variety of environments and willingness to learn about application in simulation and tutoring for lab and lecture.

  • Familiar with technology such as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Word, Power Point, D2L Brightspace or similar software

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through August 24, 2026 The posting will be removed from the website on August 25, 2026 12:01 am central time.

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday- Friday (7:30 pm- 4:00 pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificates, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 15% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 63% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu.


Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-09-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-03-2026

Close Date:

08-25-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Yusra A Hussain

Posting Contact Email:

rm4350vy@minnstate.edu