Medical Simulation Operations Specialist

SIMETRI, Inc. is seeking a Medical Simulation Operations Specialist to provide technical and operational support for military medical simulation training programs. This position supports military medical readiness by ensuring that medical simulation equipment, technologies, and training environments are properly maintained, configured, and operated to support realistic and effective medical training.

The Medical Simulation Operations Specialist works closely with military medical personnel, instructors, and training staff to prepare and execute simulation-based training events. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining medical simulation equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting training scenarios, managing equipment inventories, and collecting training performance data.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Simulation Operations and Training Support

• Set up, configure, operate, and break down medical simulation equipment for scheduled training events and exercises.

• Support instructors and training personnel in executing realistic medical training scenarios, including casualty care, emergency medicine, and other military medical training activities.

• Program and operate simulation software to support approved training scenarios and learning objectives.

• Operate a variety of medical simulation technologies, including high-fidelity patient simulators, part-task trainers, manikins, surgical simulators, and virtual reality training systems.

• Provide technical assistance during training events to ensure equipment operates effectively and training objectives are achieved.

• Assist instructors and staff with integrating simulation technology into medical education and training programs.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, calibration, and functional checks of medical simulation equipment.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and audiovisual issues associated with medical simulation systems.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs with biomedical maintenance personnel, equipment manufacturers, or other technical support providers.

• Install, configure, and update simulation software and associated applications.

• Maintain equipment readiness and minimize downtime during scheduled training events.

Equipment Management and Accountability

• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and assist with tracking simulation assets throughout their life cycles.

• Document equipment maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting activities, and operational readiness.

• Identify equipment replacement, repair, and upgrade requirements and provide recommendations to program leadership.

• Assist with maintaining simulation equipment supplies and ensuring equipment is available for scheduled training.

Training Coordination and Technical Assistance

• Coordinate with military instructors, medical personnel, and simulation center staff to support daily training operations.

• Provide orientation and instruction to staff and instructors on the proper operation, capabilities, and safe handling of simulation equipment.

• Assist with the development, testing, and implementation of medical training scenarios and simulation-related instructional materials.

• Provide technical recommendations to improve simulation operations, training effectiveness, and equipment utilization.

Documentation and Reporting

• Collect and document training metrics, including the number of students trained, training duration, types of training conducted, and simulation equipment utilized.

• Maintain accurate records of simulation encounters and equipment utilization.

• Support monthly reporting requirements, including the collection and submission of training data to program management.

• Develop and maintain equipment troubleshooting guides, operating procedures, and preventive maintenance checklists.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the medical or military medical field OR two years of experience operating patient simulation equipment.

• Associate degree or technical certification in a computer technology-related field, such as computer hardware, networking, information technology, or help desk support.

• Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting medical simulation equipment.

• Familiarity with medical simulation platforms and technologies, including systems manufactured by CAE, Laerdal, Gaumard, KGS, SynDaver/SynTissue, or MOES.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and audiovisual systems.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with military personnel, medical instructors, and training staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

• Previous experience supporting military medical training, simulation centers, or healthcare education programs.

• Familiarity with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), emergency medicine, or operational medical training.

• Experience operating high-fidelity patient simulators and other advanced medical simulation technologies.

• Experience with equipment inventory management, maintenance tracking, and technical documentation.

• Previous experience working on Department of War contracts.

This position is located in Camp Pendleton, CA.