Simulation Operations Specialist

About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is recruiting for a Simulation Operations Specialist. This position serves as the primary technical and operational support professional for the Nevada Rural Graduate Medical Education Consortium's (NRGMEC) statewide mobile simulation program. This position is responsible for the preparation, operation, maintenance, transportation, deployment, and troubleshooting of simulation equipment utilized in workforce development, clinical education, emergency preparedness, patient safety, and healthcare training activities conducted throughout Nevada's rural and frontier communities. The position supports simulation-based education programs by operating simulation technologies, preparing simulation environments, maintaining equipment inventories, transporting mobile simulation assets, coordinating deployment logistics, and providing technical support during educational activities. The Simulation Operations Specialist works closely with the Medical Director, Program Coordinator, faculty instructors, healthcare organizations, and community partners to ensure high-quality simulation experiences are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently across participating sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and deployment of mobile simulation equipment throughout Nevada.
• Operate and transport mobile simulation vehicles and trailers in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Load, secure, transport, unload, and stage simulation equipment for training activities.
• Conduct pre-deployment planning and site logistics assessments.
• Operate high-fidelity patient simulators, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and simulation technology during educational activities.
• Program and configure simulation scenarios under the direction of faculty and instructors.
• Assist with registration, participant tracking, and operational support activities during training events.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates degree and two years of related work experience; OR a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience; OR a master's degree with no work experience required.
• Related Experience: Experience supporting healthcare simulation, clinical education, emergency services training, healthcare technology, audiovisual systems, technical operations, logistics, transportation, or related environments; experience operating technology-based training systems and equipment.

Preferred

• CDL License
• Experience as an EMT or Surgical Tech
• Certification or licensures
• Nevada driver's license

Schedule and Travel

Will be required to travel extensively across the state to meet rural hospital leaders and stakeholders. Occasional out-of-state travel for conferences.

Compensation

Compensation Grade: Administrative Faculty – A. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. To view the salary schedule for this position, visit the NSHE Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.

Benefits

Retirement

The NSHE retirement plan provides a 19.25% employer match with 100% vesting on the first day. All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract employed at least 50% full-time are eligible.

Perks

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual leave, sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center annual or semester memberships (spouse/domestic partner options available)
• Local business discounts for WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents
• Faculty Senate representation
• No state income tax
• Grants-in-aid for faculty employees: reduced-rate tuition (up to six credits per semester for faculty; unlimited credits for qualified dependents who are unmarried, under 24, and receive at least 50% financial support from the employee)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners