Clinical Simulation Specialist; Two

Position: Clinical Simulation Specialist (Two Positions Available)
Job Details

Job Family ADMIN
- Professional Exempt Non-Contractual (PENC)
Grade
14

Salary $55,636 - $69,545

Department Simulation Hospital Reports To Director, Simulation Hospital Closing Date August 4, 2026

FLSA Status Exempt
- Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation Second Review Date March 9, 2026

Position Overview

The Clinical Simulation Specialist is a student-centered position that works directly with academic departments developing and implementing evidence-based scenarios that develop student diagnostic and critical thinking skills through human patient simulators.

What you will be doing

* Conducts pre- and post-simulation scenarios, including moulage set-up, removal, as well as technical support

* Partners directly with faculty in the process of student learning, assessment and performance by providing feedback through debriefing sessions

* Identifies, arranges, and manages supplies required for each human patient simulation clinical experience

* Provides technological orientation and training of all medical equipment (i.e, ventilators, IV pump, feeding pump, etc.) for incoming students

* Aligns and supports the Nursing Curriculum which allows up to 50% of clinical time to be performed using simulation

* Creates and modifies patient simulation scenarios or case studies that are evidence-based to meet learning objectives set by the MDC program curriculum

* Keeps abreast of current and new technology within the medical field

* Oversees the implementation of lab rules and procedures

* Participates in ongoing professional development and networking opportunities related to nursing and simulation education expertise

* Engages in simulation research activities including participation in study implementation and data collection

* Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

* Master's Degree in a healthcare field and one (1) year of experience; or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field and three (3) years of experience.

* Current certification as a Registered Nurse, EMS/Paramedic, Radiology Technician, Physician Assistant license or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator

* All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

* Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

* Expert knowledge on usage of medical equipment/supplies and how to operate these

* Knowledge in the usage and operation of multimedia equipment and computers

* Knowledge of OSHA, ACHA, and HIPPA guidelines

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to instruct student, faculty and staff on how to perform clinical skills, if needed

* Ability to troubleshoot human patient simulator and/or medical equipment and follow manufacturers' operational instructions

* Ability to constructively guide and train staff on the usage of human patient simulators

* Ability to utilize healthcare background to adapt clinical scenarios on manikins on demand

* Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Essential Position

* This function/position has been designated as "essential." This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at  (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01;
Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA