Medical Simulation Operator (Program Manager)

Description

Position Title: Medical Simulation Operator (Program Manager)

FOPR: USAFSAM C-STARS Baltimore
FTE: 1 FTE
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Summary:
Provide technical and operational support for high-fidelity medical simulation training at C-STARS Baltimore. This includes simulator programming, scenario development, team performance analysis, and support for trauma and critical care training aligned with Air Force medical readiness objectives.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• National Registered Paramedic (NRP) or equivalent certification.
• Paramedic-level medical knowledge (RN level preferred).
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
• 5 years of clinical experience in military or civilian settings.
• 3+ years of experience programming human patient simulators (Laerdal,      Gaumard, CAE).
• Experience in course development and education methodology.
• Knowledge of trauma clinical skills and AFMS Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
• Familiarity with Air Force and professional standards.
• Must be able to lift >50 lbs and operate in high-stress, low-light, and      variable environments.
• Signed NDA required.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year of military medical or deployment experience.
• Experience with LMS, A/V systems, moulage, hyper-realistic simulators, and task trainers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high-tech patient simulators and simulation environments.
• Develop and analyze simulation-based team training metrics.
• Support digital video recording, scenario design, and simulation execution.
• Use LMS to evaluate team and leadership performance.
• Collect and analyze pre/post-simulation performance data.
• Prepare and reset training environments and equipment.
• Conduct orientation and training on simulation systems.
• Develop validation metrics and simulation documentation.
• Collaborate with course directors, logistics, and IT to improve simulation delivery.
• Support simulation research and train-the-trainer activities.