Clinical and Simulation Trainer

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an education professional to co-op staff education programs, assess needs, and facilitate classes. The role focuses on increasing staff competence across UH staff and affiliates using multi-media techniques.

You will partner with educators to plan venues, manage equipment, and support quality improvement and Magnet initiatives. Strong organization, attention to detail, and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in applied science, nursing or healthcare required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical knowledge and experience in a healthcare field.
• 4 years of healthcare training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and educate staff to increase competence.
• Coordinate learning opportunities within UHstaff and with outside institutions.
• Develop and present continuing education programs using multi-media.
• Support quality improvement and Magnet initiatives.
• Coordinate with educators to arrange venues and equipment for classes/simulation.
• Maintain inventory and ensure equipment repair turnaround.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Willingness to learn software

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Graphics software

Audio visual equipment

Simulation equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Cooperatively assesses, plans, organizes, facilitates/teaches, and evaluates assigned UHstaff education programs, with a focus on increasing staff competence. Coordinates learning opportunities within UHand with outside institutions. Provides advanced professional skills in the administration, development, coordination, production, and presentation of continuing education programs using multi-media techniques. Responsibilities will also support quality improvement processes and Magnet. Coordinates with department educators to identify dates, secure venues, audiovisual and other necessary equipment for classes/simulation. Supports systemized and structured training and education activities for UHemployees and affiliates. Conducts inventory and orders routine supplies. Conducts routine inspection of equipment to assure proper operating condition. Performs maintenance and repair on equipment. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and reports to appropriate department. Tracks equipment out for repair to assure rapid turnaround.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree required (applied science, nursing, healthcare) Bachelors degree preferred. Must have 2 years of clinical knowledge and experience in a healthcare related field. 4 years of experience in healthcare training is preferred. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, graphics software) and willingness to learn and develop additional computer skills and ability to quickly learn additional software programs including audio visual and simulation equipment. Excellent English grammar, punctuation, and spelling is required. Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to details required.