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Simulation Operations Specialist Part-time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How do you work with facilitators to run a scenario smoothly?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with educators and adjust the scenario as it unfolds.

Tell me about a time you supported a computer or audio-video system that others relied on.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the multimedia systems used to record and debrief simulations.

Tell me about a time you learned a new technology quickly on your own.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep up with changing simulation tools without much training.

What would you do

A simulator stops working right before a scenario. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot quickly and keep the session on track.

You are asked to play a role in a scenario, such as a family member. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay in role and support learning without taking over.

About the work

Tell me about your experience with patient simulators, both the hardware and software.

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on technical skills to support and repair simulators.

How would you program a simulator for a scenario like a patient going into septic shock?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn clinical goals into simulator settings and changes over time.

What is moulage, and how do you use it to make a scenario realistic?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how staging and moulage help learners believe the scenario.

How do you keep simulation equipment clean and ready between sessions?

What they are checking: Whether they keep equipment in good condition and the environment ready for the next group.

How would you keep simulation supplies separate from supplies used on real patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the safety risk of training items reaching patient care.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Simulation Operations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. • Provide support in establishing and achieving simulation-based education that aligns with strategic organizational goals. This includes technical support for all simulation operations, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers, and related multimedia peripherals as well as software programming of scenarios. Responsibilities: • Provide technical support for all simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of patient simulators (software and hardware), task trainers and related multimedia peripherals. • Support the development and implementation of simulation-based education. • Serve as simulator operator by testing and running scenarios together with simulation facilitators. • Support the use of digital media and provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and their components. • Program simulator software with clinical scenario parameters. • Ensure appropriate set up & breakdown/clean up (moulage, staging) of simulation environment, equipment, and supplies. • Role played in simulated scenarios as necessary. • Conduct inventory and maintain supplies, media, materials related to simulation and equipment at an adequate level as budget allows in an organized manner. • Ensure simulation equipment functionality, security, and safety and/or appropriately troubleshoots, removes, disposes, or repairs equipment. • Recommend replacements or new purchases of simulation-related equipment or supplies to Director. • Train Simulation Facilitators and other simulation users in the operational/technical aspects of simulation. • Schedule simulation experiences. • Maintain safe, organized and efficient simulation center(s). • Interface with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment operation, troubleshooting and system problems; maintain record of repairs and updates. • Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety, and simulation technologies • Assure compliance with program policies and procedures. • Assists with the development of communication tools related to simulation (i.e. newsletter, corridors, and team site). • Collect and coordinate data in support of simulation activities. • Maintain data confidentiality and security. • Assist or provide visitors and guided tours. • Other duties as assigned Required: • Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s in progress with completion within three years of assuming role AND Two-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation OR • Five-years’ experience in a healthcare simulation or equivalent • Proficiency in the use of audio/visual equipment • Proficiency with PC and MAC applications including Microsoft Office Suite • Working knowledge of the following areas: • Standard medical equipment (such as IV pumps, ventilators, hospital beds) • Installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of patient simulators. • North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license Preferred: • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist • Working knowledge and operations of medical simulation technologies & devices (such as Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, KBPort, AV systems) Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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