Nurse Education Professional Assistant & Simulation Operator

Primary Function
The Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist serves as the operational and technical expert for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Simulation Program. The incumbent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, programming, inventory management, troubleshooting, and support of simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and simulation environments used for healthcare education.

Primary Function
The Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist serves as the operational and technical expert for the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Simulation Program. The incumbent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, programming, inventory management, troubleshooting, and support of simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and simulation environments used for healthcare education.
The Simulation Operations Specialist collaborates with nurse educators, instructors, clinical departments, and external partners to ensure simulation activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to current healthcare simulation best practices. This position does not function as a nurse educator but provides technical, operational, and logistical support essential to the successful implementation of simulation-based training.

• Operates high-fidelity simulators, task trainers, virtual reality systems, standardized patient technologies, and related educational equipment.
• Programs simulation scenarios under the direction of simulation faculty or educators.
• Manages simulator software, hardware, networking connections, and audiovisual systems.
• Supports simulation activities through operation of control rooms, observation systems, recording systems, and debriefing technologies.
• Troubleshoots simulator, computer, network, and audiovisual issues before, during, and after simulation events.
• Maintains simulation databases, scenario libraries, digital assets, and equipment inventories.
• Assists with moulage preparation, room setup, environmental realism, and scenario logistics.
• Provides operational support during mock codes, emergency response drills, skills fairs, nurse residency activities, orientation programs, and interprofessional education events.
• Ensures simulation activities are conducted in accordance with established safety procedures and simulation program policies.

• Maintains all simulation equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration of simulators and medical equipment.
• Maintains equipment maintenance logs and repair records.
• Coordinates warranty repairs and vendor service requests.
• Tracks and monitors inventory of simulation supplies and replacement parts.
• Assists with procurement recommendations for simulation equipment, software, and supplies.
• Ensures simulation laboratories, classrooms, storage areas, and control rooms remain organized, secure, and operational.
• Supports transport, setup, and operation of equipment for off-site training activities

• Assists with administration of the Relias Learning Management System.
• Uploads and maintains records including certifications, training completion records, CE documentation, orientation verification, and employee learning history.
• Provides technical assistance related to LMS access, login issues, module assignments, and completion tracking.
• Performs quality assurance reviews of educational records and compliance reports.
• Generates reports related to training completion, certification compliance, and accreditation requirements.
• Supports organizational readiness for regulatory and…