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Simulation Operations Specialist - 139237

UC San Diego
United States, California, San Diego
Apr 13, 2026

La Jolla

9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States
#139237 Simulation Operations Specialist Filing Deadline: Tue 4/28/2026
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DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego School of Medicine, one of the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern California's first public school of pharmacy, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. UC San Diego Health Sciences' mission is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

The division of Medical Education within the UC San Diego School of Medicine consists of the following units: Undergraduate Medical Education, Admissions & Student Affairs, Diversity and Community Partnerships, Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education & Faculty Development, Simulation Education, Physician Assistant Education, Anatomical Services, Business Affairs and Educational Technology. The division supports the education, training and co-curricular activities of approximately 560 medical students, 90 physician assistant students, 1000 residents and fellows as well as the faculty, physician and healthcare providers at UCSD's School of Medicine, its' Medical Centers, and affiliates.

The UCSD Division of Medical Education Simulation Training Center (STC) serves the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education programs through the use of simulation technologies such as high-fidelity manikins and partial task trainers. In addition, training takes place in fully equipped simulated hospital settings; i.e., a hospital ward room, operating suite, intensive care unit, emergency room, outpatient clinic rooms as well as in situ simulations in the hospital and actual patient care environments. The STC has continued to expand as the use of simulation technologies and has dramatically grown and taken on an even more important role in both the undergraduate curriculum and the residency programs.

The STC uses an array of healthcare simulation equipment including but not limited to:Joint Injection TrainersThoracentesis & Paracentesis TrainersLumbar Puncture TrainersCentral and Peripheral Vascular Access TrainersClinical UltrasoundsLaerdal and Gaumard High Fidelity SimulatorsPelvic Exam Trainers

Under the supervision of the Director for Simulation Education and the guidance of the Associate Dean for Simulation Education, the Simulation Operations Specialist (SOS) is expected to provide educational and technical support for all simulation events, including the preparation, operation, maintenance and repair of computerized manikins (software and hardware), task trainers and audiovisual equipment. Incumbent may be required to role-play as a simulated healthcare provider in certain simulation scenarios. In addition to operating the manikins andother simulation equipment, the SOS may need to provide assistance to the users of the STC, which include administrative support and research initiatives to help further the educational mission of the STC. Additionally, verifying and documenting equipment use and session attendance via an electronic scheduling system is expected.

Incumbent applies acquired skills, process, and policy knowledge to support professional health education program learners. Coordinates program operations, which include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

  • Communication skills; includes verbal, written and active listening. Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within department and with learners.

  • Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to work with extremely complex faculty calendars / schedules requires extremely well organized and detail oriented precision.

  • Knowledge of educational technology and systems. Ability to troubleshoot and triages related technology issues.

  • Investigative, data analysis, and reporting skills. Ability to generate computer reports, checking for errors, correcting and submitting accurate reports. Skills include entering, maintaining, extracting, and analyzing data in electronic systems.

  • Experience in human anatomy, physiology, medicine and healthcare setting or related experience.

  • Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.

  • Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems. Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).

  • Previous experience working with medical simulation education.

  • Knowledge of Laerdal SimCapture, AV capture.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $65,125 - $94,858 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.19 - $45.43

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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