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// Simulation · Full-Time

Simulation Operations Specialist

  • Location: Owensboro, KY (on-site)
  • Type: Staff, full-time
  • Salary range: $49,000–$53,000
  • Contract term: 12 months
  • Standard hours: 37.5
  • FLSA status: Exempt
  • Employer: KCTCS / OCTC
  • Department: HealthForce Kentucky
  • Job ID: 496902

Plan and execute the operational and technical aspects of simulated learning, simulation-based education, and scenario-based training for HealthForce Kentucky’s mobile simulation lab, Innovation Center, and educational partners. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, update, and repair patient simulators, task trainers, medical equipment, and computer/audiovisual systems.

  • Prepare, program, configure, clean, and operate simulation equipment before, during, and after training; support participants and adjust simulator responses during scenarios.
  • Maintain equipment, software updates, warranty support, inventory, supplies, and storage. Support maintenance and loading operations for 53-foot mobile trailers.
  • Create realistic simulation environments through room and faculty orientation, medical moulage, simulated conditions, and curricular anatomy models.
  • Transport equipment securely to partner sites using company vehicles, including a 10-foot box truck.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Simulation Technology, Information Technology, Bioengineering, or Computer Science with four years of relevant work experience; or an associate’s degree with six years of related experience; or a high school diploma with eight years of related experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Preferred qualifications: CHSOS or CHSOS-Advanced certification and prior healthcare experience.
  • Travel and physical requirements: Travel varies with the mobile simulation schedule and may reach 75%, including overnight stays. Transportation and accommodations are provided or compensated. Work outside usual hours may be required. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Funding: This position is grant funded; continuation is contingent upon future funding.
  • Benefits listed for this position: Health, vision, and dental coverage; tuition reimbursement/waiver; and a 403(b) plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution. See the official posting for the full benefits package and eligibility details.

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Applications close October 9, 2026 · 11:55 PM CDT
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[ Why HealthForce ]

A Place to Build Something Bigger

HealthForce Kentucky is a Kentucky-based coalition transforming healthcare workforce development through simulation, mobile labs, and community partnerships. Our team is small, mission-driven, and shipping work that reaches every corner of the Commonwealth.

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Real impact, close to home

Every simulation, camp, and mobile deployment expands access to healthcare training in a rural or under-resourced Kentucky community. Your work is measurable and visible.

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State-of-the-art facility

Work inside the HealthForce Innovation Center — a 35,000 sq. ft. simulation campus in Owensboro with high-fidelity manikins, task trainers, virtual reality, and a mobile simulation unit that travels statewide.

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Hands-on simulation operations

The Simulation Operations Specialist supports healthcare simulation through equipment setup, technical support, maintenance, and collaboration with educators.

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We’re always interested in connecting with talented simulation educators, clinicians, operators, and program staff who care about Kentucky’s healthcare workforce. Send us your resume and a short note about what you’d like to do.

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