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Clinical Skills Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $45K - $71K 💻 Operations 🗓️ October 22nd, 2026

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The University of Kentucky is hiring a Clinical Skills Operations Specialist for its Standardized Patient Program to support clinical simulation-based education that builds learner competency and clinical skills. The specialist works with faculty and staff to design realistic simulation scenarios, run simulation labs and equipment, and provide technical support for high-fidelity training. The role combines technical, organizational and customer service skills in the service of healthcare education.

Highlights
  • Support the development, delivery and operation of clinical simulation-based education programs that build learner competency and clinical skills.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to design realistic simulation scenarios and ensure high-quality learning experiences.
  • Manage simulation labs and high-fidelity equipment, and provide technical support during simulation sessions.
  • Maintain inventory and resources for the simulation program, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in simulation technical operations or medical experience, such as EMT or paramedic work.
  • Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technologies are expected; a background in education, healthcare, coaching, training and communications is preferred.

Clinical Skills Operations Specialist Full Description


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Simulation Lab Coordinator Senior
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Simulation Lab Coordinator Senior
Requisition Number  | RE56192
Working Title  | Clinical Skills Operations Specialist
Department Name  | 7H102: Standardized Patient Program
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 44
Salary Range  | $44,678-71,469/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Working with high fidelity equipment, pushing objects up to 50 Lbs.
Shift  | Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary  | This position supports the development, delivery, and operation of clinical simulation-based education programs that enhance learner competency and clinical skills.

The role collaborates with faculty and staff to design realistic simulation scenarios, manage simulation labs and equipment, provide technical support, maintain inventory and resources, and ensure high-quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will combine strong technical, organizational, and communication skills with a commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and advancing healthcare education through innovative simulation training.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ability to learn new technologies with appropriate training.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Background in education, healthcare environment, coaching, training, and communications preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 11/04/2026
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your teaching experience using simulation with manikins. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in simulation technical operations, and or medical experience (EMT, Paramedic, etc). *If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience: 35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked 28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked 18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked 9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked < 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked 
    • None
    • Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above
    • At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
    • At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
    • At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
    • At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
    • At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above
    • At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above
    • At least 7 full years but less than 8 years of employment listed above
    • At least 8 full years or more of employment listed above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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