OPS Time-Limited

Are you interested in healthcare education or technology — and looking for a flexible part-time role that builds valuable professional experience? The at the University of Florida College of Medicine Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation (CELS) is seeking an OPS Clinical Simulation Specialist to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare simulation training.

This is a part-time position with a regular schedule of Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (with occasional earlier start times as needed). The hours make this role an excellent fit for:

• Pre-health graduates taking time off before applying to professional school (MD/DO, PA, Nursing, etc.) who want to gain hands-on clinical education experience.
• Those with degrees in technology or health-related fields exploring the field of medical simulation for the first time.
• Healthcare or EMS professionals looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to apply their skills in an academic medical setting.

About This Role

As a Clinical Simulation Specialist you will provide professional support for simulation training and development programs. You will assist the Simulation Program with activities surrounding simulation/experiential learning events. Working closely with the Director of the Simulation Center, facilitators, and Simulation Specialists, you will be part of an incredible team producing high quality education activities to our students and clinical colleagues.

Operations

• Operates and maintains center equipment, audio/visual, computer, and materials related to simulation learning in the healthcare center.
• Supports/assists in role playing applications, props placement, and moulage set-up to create a virtual health care environment and experience.
• Operates simulators based on priorities identified by the faculty.
• Assists with training faculty in the use of simulation equipment.
• Conducts tours and simulation sessions for internal/external groups and/or individuals.
• Assists in developing new courses or training initiatives.
• Engages in educational endeavors to maintain proficiency with simulation technology and use to facilitate learning.
• Assist with scheduling for simulation and skills rooms.
• Provide simulation support in the clinical skills and simulation labs for associates, staff, physicians, students and faculty to meet course objectives through simulation.
• Promote patient safety and quality outcomes Monitors cost-effective use of human and material resources.
• Assists with the management of risk and safety issues.
• Assist in data collection and generate utilization reports as requested.
• Performs educational research activities such as data collection and analysis.

Maintenance

• Maintenance of simulation equipment including preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment needed for simulation.

Evaluations

• Assists in evaluation training effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Assists in assessing training needs, using surveys, interviews, focus groups, or communications with leadership.

About the UF Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation

The Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation (CELS) consists of the Experiential Learning Center and the Learning and Assessment Center (ALAC). The Experiential Learning Center provides task training and mannequin-based simulation, as well as in situ simulation. Meanwhile, the Learning and Assessment Center focuses on the standardized patient program and develops new training modalities. Our mission is to provide experiential training that enhances healthcare professionals' clinical expertise, competence, and teamwork skills to improve patient care, safety, and advancements in the field. 

About the College of Medicine

 The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing the health of diverse populations, the College of Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine. 

For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine. 

$29.20 per hour

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic Life Support course should be obtained within 90 days of hire (based on course availability). 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Health-related field strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in instructing basic and/or advanced life support training.
• Experience in simulation operations and training.
• At least 1 year healthcare based training experience, can be hospital or EMS.
• Flexibility in schedule a plus.
• Licensure in a health related field highly preferred.
• Candidates with valid Basic Life Support card preferred.
• Paramedic certification preferred.

To be considered, please upload the following documents with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.