Medical Simulation Training Specialist (San Antonio, TX)

Simulation Training Specialist, San Antonio, TX

WHO WE ARE: 

At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, strategists, and communicators working together to drive lasting change. We look at human behavior from all angles with a deep understanding of people and context to design solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. Our work promotes health and well-being, shapes resilient communities, and builds effective and accountable institutions. We are a certified B Corporation and a Top Workplace for 7 consecutive years.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:  Our Learning and Development team is hiring for a full-time, on-site position as a medical simulation specialist, for a contract with the Army.  The Simulation Training Specialist will play a crucial role in developing and delivering medical simulation training. This individual will operate various simulation equipment and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal training outcomes. The core competencies assessed for the individual we hire are:

• Technical proficiency with simulation equipment – The ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various simulation technologies, including mannequin-based simulators, virtual reality tools, and part-task trainers.
• Instructional design and facilitation skills – Expertise in designing, developing, and delivering effective training scenarios and materials to meet identified learning objectives.
• Organizational and administrative abilities – Strong skills in coordinating logistics, preparing equipment and supplies, and managing documentation such as lesson plans, checklists, and after-action reports.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate medical simulation training, utilizing part-task trainers, mannequin-based simulators, surgical simulators, and cadavers (site-specific cases).
• Design, develop, test, and implement training materials and scenarios.
• Support the setup of simulation supplies/equipment for training scenarios based on identified learning objectives.
• Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies.
• Coordinate and provide support for student logistics and administrative tasks.
• Provide troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and simulation lesson plans/scenarios.
• Review simulation encounters, including after-action reports and identified metrics, providing feedback in monthly reports.
• Ensure availability, functionality, and preventive maintenance of simulation equipment and supplies.
• Conduct orientation and safety briefings for newly assigned personnel and students.

Qualifications:

• Experience in medical simulation training and operation of simulation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of simulation-related audio-video recording systems.
• Ability to create troubleshooting documents and simulator checklists.
• Familiarity with Joint Simulation Encounter Forms (JSEF) and other stipulated metrics.
• Experience with DOD Medical Healthcare Environment.
• Three to five years of related experience in education within the medical industry or three to five years of related experience as a healthcare professional in an applicable healthcare environment (training and education), or a combination of the above.
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms.
• Ability to pass a background check for access to defense facilities and equipment.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week.
• Ability to travel to various Military installations within TX.
• Ability to pass a background check for access to defense facilities and equipment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree (Education, Medical) or Master's degree preferred. Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is highly desirable.
• Expertise with a variety of medical simulation platforms (i.e., CAE, Laerdal, Gaumard, KGS, SynDaver/SynTissue, MOES).
• Four or more years of military medical experience preferred.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health and dental coverage at 100% for employees. 
• Vision, and long and short-term disability coverage options.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
  
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $55,000 - $63,000

Location: Brooke Army Medical Center. 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

EOE:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.