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How much do simulation center director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation center director in California is $90,623.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $99,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Simulation Center Director do?

A Simulation Center Director oversees the operations, development, and strategic planning of a simulation center, which is used for training and education in fields such as healthcare, aviation, or emergency response. They manage staff, budgets, and technology to ensure high-quality, realistic training experiences. Additionally, they collaborate with educators, develop curriculum, and implement best practices to enhance simulation-based learning. Their role also involves maintaining equipment, facilitating research, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Simulation Center Director?

A Simulation Center Director oversees the coordination and delivery of simulation-based training programs, manages center staff and resources, and ensures the maintenance and optimal functionality of simulation equipment. They work closely with faculty and program leaders to design, implement, and evaluate educational scenarios that meet both clinical and academic objectives. Additionally, the director may be responsible for administrative duties such as budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with accreditation standards. This dynamic role often involves balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational tasks, providing opportunities for leadership and direct impact on staff and learner development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Simulation Center Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Simulation Center Director, you need strong leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of simulation-based education, and typically a background in healthcare, education, or biomedical fields. Familiarity with simulation technologies such as high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and learning management software, along with relevant certifications like CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator), is highly valuable. Outstanding organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for efficiently managing the center's operations, ensuring quality training outcomes, and fostering innovation in educational experiences.

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Infographic showing various Simulation Center Director job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,623 per year, or $43.6 per hour.
Simulation Laboratory Technician - Simulation Center - Temporary - Full Time

Simulation Laboratory Technician - Simulation Center - Temporary - Full Time

Kern Medical

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$28.15 - $37.83/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Kern Medical rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.
  • Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
  • Health Benefits coverage may be offered.
  • Shift Differentials vary per classification.

Position: Simulation Lab Technician - Temporary
Compensation:
The estimated pay for this position is $28.1494 to $37.8304. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under the general direction of the Vice President, Strategic Development and working closely with the Simulation Lab Director, Staff Development, faculty, and volunteers, to produce high quality education activities. This position assists the Simulation Center with activities surrounding simulation events.
Essential Functions:
  • Operates and maintains Simulation Center equipment, manikins, models, training equipment, audio/visual, computer, and materials related to simulation learning in the healthcare setting
  • Maintains the Simulation Center case scenarios
  • Supports/assists in role playing applications, props placement, and moulage set-up to create a virtual health care environment and experience
  • Operates life-like manikin patient simulators based on priorities identified by the educators.
  • Assists with training resident physicians, faculty, nurses, and medical students in the use of simulation equipment
  • Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal and external groups and/or individuals
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulations
  • Engages in educational endeavors to maintain literacy and ability with simulation technology and use to facilitate learning
  • Assists with scheduling simulation activities and skills rooms
  • Assists with sign in lists, feedback forms and surveys
  • Provides simulation support in the Simulation Center for associates, resident physicians, medical students, nurses and faculty to meet course objectives through simulation
  • Promotes patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • Assists with the management of risk and safety issues
  • Generates utilization reports as requested
  • Performs educational research activities such as data collection and analysis

Additional Duties:
  • Works with the Simulation Lab Director to develop self-directed learning and improvement
  • Works closely with IT on the management, maintenance, and implementation of Simulation Center required Software (operating systems, applications, simulator software)
  • Maintains and provides general upkeep of Simulation Center (Dishes, minor janitorial services, etc.)
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Employment Standards:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in technology or health-related field preferred.
  • Experience in simulation operations and training with at least one (1) year healthcare-based training experience, either hospital or EMS, required
  • Previous experience in instructing basic and/or advanced life support training preferred

Knowledge of:
  • General knowledge of anatomy
  • Working knowledge of medical equipment, AV systems and medical terminology
  • Proficient using MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; computer literacy and technical ability with Windows OS, Google Chrome, etc.

Ability to:
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons, including developing and using standard operating checklists
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrate self-motivated work style and require little to no supervision
  • Manage multiple priorities in dynamic environment with diverse clientele
  • Effectively communication/interpersonal skills to demonstrate during interaction with people of varying personalities, cultures, and professional disciplines

Supplemental:
Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2 - Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services.) As Disaster Service Workers, all county employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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