Medical Simulation Assistant

Touro University
Touro University

Full-time

New York, NY, USA

USD 60k-75k / year

Posted on Oct 15, 2026

Medical Simulation Assistant

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2026-13721
College
TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
9:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine's campus in Harlem, N.Y. is seeking a full time Medical Simulation specialist in the Department of Primary Care. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service in alignment with TouroCOM's mission statement, as well as possessing a strong communication skills. Responsibilities include direct and video based didactic and clinical skills teaching, administration, training and assessment of students, adjunct faculty and standardized patients.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the simulation director/manager/faculty coordinator, the Simulation Assistant will have the responsibility of assisting the simulation team in executing varying simulation labs and activities.
  • The Simulation Assistant will assist in the setup, operation, maintaining, troubleshooting, and in some cases do basic repairs of simulation equipment.
  • Maintains a beginner level of current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment and operation manuals.
  • Assists in overseeing the day-to-day simulation activities including course schedule, room reservations, adjunct lecture and lab schedule and student learner groups lecture and lab schedule.
  • Assists in preparing simulation activity materials, including but not limited to dispersing the material.
  • Make copies of materials as needed and as requested.
  • Sets up and takes down simulation laboratory equipment.
  • Collaborates with supervisor to organize, maintain, and restock skills lab and simulation laboratory supplies.
  • Provides technical assistance and support to faculty, instructors, and staff in the use of simulation equipment.
  • Provides recommendations on equipment, supplies, and materials.
  • Maintains simulation activities and learner confidentiality per university and FERPA guidelines.
  • Provide tours of the simulation space for visitors, which often consist of potential or current donors, faculty, campus administrators, and external partners.
  • Actively participates in and attends ongoing education and training offered by the simulation center to maintain proficiency in the simulation model and accreditation standards.
  • Attends and actively contributes to simulation staff meetings.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED Eqvlnt Required.
  • Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in a simulation lab with simulation software, standardized patients, and high-fidelity manikins, or equivalent education.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with the operation of personal computers preferred.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology.
  • Familiarity with audio-visual equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.
  • Experience with providing technical support in networking, computer hardware or software.
  • Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
  • Knowledge of the operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
  • Mechanical skills to use equipment in the simulation center.
  • Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technology.
  • Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
  • Knowledge of various simulation education modalities and principles, with the ability to assist in the setup, delivery, and takedown of simulation education sessions.

Travel

  • As needed.

Working Conditions

  • Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Maximum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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