Position Type: Independent Contractor (Temporary – 18 Months)
Compensation: Competitive hourly or project-based compensation. $66/HR
Travel: Frequent travel throughout Oregon to rural hospitals and EMS agencies required.
Schedule: Flexible based on training schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends
About Us
Healthcare Safety Solutions (HSS) provides simulation-based medical education designed to improve emergency readiness and patient outcomes in rural communities. HSS specializes in hands-on healthcare simulation, procedural training, in-situ simulations, debriefing, and emergency preparedness support for hospitals and EMS agencies.
Position Summary
The Simulation Expert serves as the clinical and educational lead for healthcare simulation training programs. This individual designs, facilitates, and debriefs simulation experiences focused on emergency response, teamwork, clinical decision-making, and patient safety.
The Simulation Expert will work directly with healthcare providers, nurses, physicians, EMS personnel, and rural healthcare teams to deliver engaging, evidence-based training programs throughout Oregon.
This is an 18-month temporary independent contractor opportunity with the possibility of future employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate high-quality healthcare simulation training programs
- Lead simulation-based education for hospitals, EMS agencies, and healthcare teams
- Design and adapt simulation scenarios based on client and organizational needs
- Conduct structured debriefings using evidence-based debriefing techniques
- Provide coaching and feedback to participants during simulation activities
- Collaborate with the Simulation Operations Specialist to ensure realistic training experiences
- Support procedural skills labs and emergency preparedness training
- Assist with curriculum development and continuous program improvement
- Create written summaries and recommendations following training events
- Promote psychological safety and positive learning environments
- Ensure simulation activities align with current clinical best practices
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all training environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed healthcare professional required (RN, Paramedic, RT, PA, NP, or related clinical field)
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in emergency care, critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, EMS, trauma, or related specialty
- Experience teaching, precepting, or facilitating healthcare education programs
- Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Ability to travel throughout Oregon
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Must be able to show proof of auto insurance
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification preferred
- Prior experience facilitating healthcare simulation training
- Experience with rural healthcare systems or EMS education
- Experience in debriefing and adult learning methodologies
- Experience developing simulation scenarios and curricula
Work Environment
- Travel-based role supporting healthcare facilities across Oregon
- Clinical, classroom, simulation lab, and field training environments
- Occasional evenings and weekends based on client scheduling needs
Independent Contractor Notice
This role is classified as an independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits at this time. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and applicable business expenses unless otherwise specified by contract.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Healthcare Safety Solutions is an equal opportunity organization committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants, contractors, and partners.
How To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to Casi Wilson a
Pay: $66.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
