Medical Simulation Training Specialist (San Antonio, TX)

About Us

At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, strategists, and communicators working together to drive lasting change. We look at human behavior from all angles with a deep understanding of people and context to design solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. Our work promotes health and well-being, shapes resilient communities, and builds effective and accountable institutions. We are a certified B Corporation and a Top Workplace for 7 consecutive years.

About the Role

Our Learning and Development team is hiring for a full-time, on-site Simulation Training Specialist for a contract with the Army. This individual will play a crucial role in developing and delivering medical simulation training, operating various simulation equipment, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure optimal training outcomes.

The core competencies for this role include:

• Technical proficiency with simulation equipment – ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various simulation technologies, including mannequin-based simulators, virtual reality tools, and part-task trainers.
• Instructional design and facilitation skills – expertise in designing, developing, and delivering effective training scenarios and materials to meet identified learning objectives.
• Organizational and administrative abilities – strong skills in coordinating logistics, preparing equipment and supplies, and managing documentation such as lesson plans, checklists, and after-action reports.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate medical simulation training, utilizing part-task trainers, mannequin-based simulators, surgical simulators, and cadavers (site-specific cases).
• Design, develop, test, and implement training materials and scenarios.
• Support the setup of simulation supplies/equipment for training scenarios based on identified learning objectives.
• Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies.
• Coordinate and provide support for student logistics and administrative tasks.
• Provide troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and simulation lesson plans/scenarios.
• Review simulation encounters, including after-action reports and identified metrics, providing feedback in monthly reports.
• Ensure availability, functionality, and preventive maintenance of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Conduct orientation and safety briefings for newly assigned personnel and students.

Requirements

• Experience in medical simulation training and operation of simulation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
• Ability to create troubleshooting documents and simulator checklists.
• Familiarity with Joint Simulation Encounter Forms (JSEF) and other stipulated metrics.
• Experience with DOD Medical Healthcare Environment.
• Three to five years of related experience in education within the medical industry or three to five years of related experience as a healthcare professional in an applicable healthcare environment (training and education), or a combination of the above.
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms.
• Ability to pass a background check for access to defense facilities and equipment.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week.
• Ability to travel to various Military installations within TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Education, Medical) or Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms (i.e., CAE, Laerdal, Gaumard, KGS, SynDaver/SynTissue, MOES).
• Four or more years of military medical experience preferred.

Benefits

• Top-tier health and dental coverage at 100% for employees, with vision and long/short-term disability coverage options.
• Floating holiday bank for celebrating days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions with no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Participation in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Pay

$55,000 - $63,000

Location

Brooke Army Medical Center. 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234