{"id":1146926,"url":"https://alion.io/job/northwestern-memorial-healthcare-simulation-operations-specialist-full-time-days-5","title":"Simulation Operations Specialist Full Time Days","company":{"id":4279,"name":"Northwestern Memorial Healthcare","domain":"nm.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/northwestern-memorial-healthcare","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Woodstock, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":26,"max":34,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":68000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T14:56:02Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T10:06:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?\n The Simulation Operations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.\nProvide support in establishing and achieving simulation-based education that aligns with strategic organizational goals. This includes technical support for all simulation operations, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals as well as software programming of scenarios.\n Responsibilities:\nProvide technical support for all simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers and related multimedia peripherals.\nSupport the development and implementation of simulation-based education.\nServe as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios together with simulation facilitators.\nSupport the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components.\nProgram simulator software with clinical scenario parameters. \nEnsure appropriate set up & breakdown/clean up (moulage, staging) of simulation environment, equipment, and supplies.\nRole played in simulated scenarios as necessary.\nConduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner.\nEnsure simulation equipment functionality, security, and safety and/or appropriately troubleshoots, removes, disposes, or repairs equipment.\nRecommend replacements or new purchases of simulation-related equipment or supplies to Director.\nTrain Simulation Facilitators and other simulation users in the operational/technical aspects of simulation.\nSchedule simulation experiences. \nMaintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s).\nInterface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates.\nMaintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies\nAssure compliance with program policies and procedures. \nAssists with the development of communication tools related to simulation (i.e. newsletter, corridors, and team site).\nCollect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities.\nMaintain data confidentiality and security.\nAssist or provide visitors and guided tours.\nOther duties as assigned\n Required:\nBachelor’s degree or bachelor’s in progress with completion within three years of assuming role AND Two-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation OR\nFive-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation or equivalent\nProficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment\nProficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite\nWorking knowledge of the following areas:Standard medical equipment (such as IV pumps, ventilators, hospital beds)\nInstallation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of patient simulators.\n\nNorth Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license\n Preferred:\nCertified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist \nWorking knowledge and operations of medical simulation technologies & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KBPort, AV systems)\n Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.\nBackground Check\nNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.\nBenefits\nWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.\nClick on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information\nNorthwesternMedicine Career Page\nhttps://jobs.nm.org/benefits\nPlease refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.\nIf sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. 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