Simulation Education Specialist

About the Role

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations globally.

As a Simulation Education Specialist, you will provide expertise in simulation educational design and implementation using a variety of simulation modalities while ensuring best practices. Your focus will include American Heart Association Resuscitation, Mock code programs, and RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement), collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role offers opportunities for advancement, professional development, conference attendance, and internal growth across Florida sites and Ohio. You will also gain exposure to global networks and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including preparation for accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement evidence-based simulation curricula integrating instructional design principles, needs-assessment findings, and appropriate modalities to optimize learner engagement.
• Mentor new simulation faculty, fellows, facilitators, and trainees by providing guided support in curriculum development, delivering feedback, and serving as faculty for educator training and workshops.
• Review and apply evaluative data using validated assessment tools to adjust and improve simulation activities while ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to the advancement and dissemination of simulation education through research, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, workshops, and faculty development programs at local, national, and global levels.
• Advance simulation concepts and methods by creating innovative applications of new knowledge and translating ideas from other fields into relevant simulation-based practices.
• Engage and collaborate across disciplines to design and implement interprofessional simulation courses.
• Support organizational excellence by maintaining accreditation requirements, developing and revising policies and procedures, and promoting a culture of evidence-based innovation and change.
• Participate in strategic planning to sustain and grow simulation programs across disciplines and the organization.
• Manage multiple medium- to large-scale projects, complete CME credentialing applications, and respond to just-in-time or urgent learning needs.
• Represent the Simulation Center through active participation on local committees, global simulation workgroups, and professional simulation organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with significant experience in healthcare simulation education and/or clinical field.
• Six years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or customizing simulation education OR a Master’s Degree in education or a healthcare field and four years of experience.
• Knowledge of educational theory, instructional technology, and simulation services and technologies.
• Computer literacy in PC-based software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Status through the American Heart Association (AHA) within two years of hire if working in Resuscitation SIM Department.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within two years of hire.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining a project plan from inception through completion.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, Psychology, Public Health, or other related healthcare or educational science field.
• Clinical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $76,540.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $116,747.50

The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

This position works days from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.