Simulation Operations Specialist

This role typically works an 8-hour day shift
but will be required to work earlier or later hours on occasion.
Primary work site will be the Simulation Center at the Heil Conference Center,
including travel to multiple hospital and clinic sites across Aurora Health Care.
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85
Simulation Operations Specialist
Milwaukee WI
Heil Conference Center
About the Role
The Simulation Operations Specialist supports the development and implementation of simulation‑based education across the Advocate Aurora Health system. This role partners closely with faculty, simulation education specialists, and clinical teams to provide technical expertise and ensure high‑quality simulation experiences.
As a key member of the System Simulation team, you will help plan, launch, and operate simulation programs—both in situ and within simulation centers—to advance organizational learning and support strategic outcomes.
Major Responsibilities
Simulation Program Support
Plan, schedule, and coordinate simulation‑based programs alongside simulation facilitators.
Execute all technical aspects of simulation events, including equipment setup, tear‑down, programming, and basic maintenance.
Support the launch and operations of simulation centers and in situ simulations across the enterprise.
Technical Operations & Maintenance
Maintain all simulation training equipment, including troubleshooting, coordinating repairs, and supporting software/hardware upgrades.
Monitor inventory and replenish supplies as needed.
Stay current and proficient in evolving simulation technologies.
Training & Collaboration
Provide training and serve as a resource for simulation confederates and users of simulation technologies.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality simulation experiences.
Contribute to Advocate Aurora Academy initiatives by informing system‑wide learning strategies and ensuring simulation is represented.
Data & Administrative Support
Collect, track, and organize accurate data supporting simulation activities and outcomes.
Assist with scheduling, planning logistics, and operational coordination related to simulation events.
Required Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)
Education
Associate’s degree in Organizational Development or Simulation or a related field required.
Experience
Typically requires 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation operations, clinical practice, or related technology‑based roles.
preference to simulation experience in healthcare, simulation certification CHSOS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Time management, autonomy, medical / technology background
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations
Effective collaborator within a diverse team environment
Ability to travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to move equipment and learning materials (up to 50 lbs)
Exposure to a typical office environment
Regular travel required with potential exposure to road and weather conditions
Operates all necessary job‑related equipment
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.