Training Specialist for Healthcare Simulation

Company: Council For Logistics Research Inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Training Specialist for Healthcare Simulation Council for Logistics Research, Inc. McLean, VA Benefits Offered: Medical, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), California Security Requirements: DoD Secret Clearance Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000 Job Objective: To provide Training Specialist(s) for Healthcare Simulation (Mannequin and/or Tissue-based) to the Defense Health Agency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego (NMCSD). This requirement encompasses training of deploying operational personnel as well as education and training to meet annual requirements. Located in the Bioskills & Simulation Training Center (BSTC) of NMCSD, the trainer(s) will provide support to the BSTC’s medical, surgical, tactical simulation training, research, and education, and perform some administrative duties. Minimum Qualifications Desired Must possess or be able to obtain a Society for Simulation Healthcare CHSOS certification or Surgical Technician certification or Bioskills Lab Technician certification Audio Visual troubleshooting skills to include recognizing signal loss, distortion and different aspects of frequency and equipment used One to two years of experience as any technical course instructor/facilitator as a Surgical Technologist, Bioskills Technician or Simulation Technician Be comfortable working with cadavers and utilize them as part of simulation training, adhering to all ethical and safety guidelines Experience/exposure to medical operational training requirements Civilian or military formal medical training (i.e. US Navy Corpsman, Civilian Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technician (ST), Nurse, etc.) highly preferred General Qualifications Skilled in applying customer service/support principles and methods to advise, guide and consult throughout the organization on matters pertaining to technical information for the Simulation Center and its equipment Vast knowledge of adult, pediatric, and neonatal simulators, hardware, and software to include systems administration methods and procedures, IT security principles, troubleshooting methods, and equipment Ability to apply various training methodologies, educational strategies, and data retrieval procedures Ability to establish workflow methods to determine work to be accomplished and correspondence procedures Clearly speak and skills in making presentation to large groups in the capacity as a Simulation Center Technical Advisor General working knowledge of 3D virtual simulators Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to the fields of Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Trauma, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology (Pain Management), General Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Critical Care, and Neurosurgery Knowledge of Military Treatment Facility’s and the Joint Commission safety practices and procedures Ability to perform precision hand movements and eye coordination in the practice and demonstration of surgical skills, computer tasks, walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and carrying/assisting in carrying of supplies, devices, and equipment in excess of 75 lbs., including assisting in the transfer of whole cadavers between gurneys and racks and gurneys to radiolucent tables Ability to assist customers as it relates to the day-to-day operations of facilities and ensuring highest level of event planning for NMCSD staff and resident physicians Effective communication skills both orally and in writing Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and Internet familiarity is required Preferred experienced with a Macintosh laptop or desktop computer in addition to Windows based computers Working knowledge of creating and maintaining databases for data entry and future data analysis, specifically utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets Must be able to lift/move up to 150 pounds which is the typical weight of a training mannequin CLR and its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and sexual orientation, protected veteran status or disability.

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