Clinical Training Specialist

Job Description

Join TriHealth as a Clinical Training Specialist and make a direct impact on patient outcomes by elevating clinical excellence. Partner with expert care teams to design and deliver innovative, simulation-based training while leveraging data and best-practice research to continuously improve performance. In this highly collaborative role, you'll influence care across settings, use cutting-edge technology, and shape the future of clinical education-all within a mission-driven health system committed to growth, quality, and community care.

Location:

Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Day shift
• No weekends or holidays work rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page:


Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care. (Required)
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, Biological Sciences, Business, Operational Leadership or Respiratory Therapy. (Required)
• 3 - 4 years of experience in Nursing, Clinical Education or Respiratory Therapy. (Required)
• 1 - 2 years of professional healthcare experience as a staff educator or nurse leader. (Required)
• Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization
• Exceptional interpersonal relations and skills in problem solving, learning, instructing and instructional planning
• Computer literate including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Design and implementation of staff development programs and displays interpersonal competencies
• Registered Nurse Upon Hire is required OR
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire is required

Job Overview:

• This position is an education specialist with demonstrated clinical and instructional expertise who prepares, conducts and coordinates clinical training programs for in-hospital and out-of-hospital clinicians.
• This position works with clinical teams and content experts to prepare training plans and documents/testing surveys and ensure continuing education needs are met and documented properly for both internal and external healthcare providers.
• This position performs literature searches for best practice guidelines and tracks/analyzes training metrics using a variety of education platforms.
• This position works with clinical teams to deliver training programs using a variety of simulation and hands-on training equipment with a wide scope of technology. Participates in marketing activities for training programs to external clinical customers and/or companies. Uses good interpersonal communication skills and develops collaborative relationships with peers and customers. Exhibits creative problem solving and initiative in managing change and independently performs responsibilities and day-to-day tasks.
• This position tracks and analyzes training data to submit and present to senior leaders, management and Foundations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with clinical content experts and hospital staff building curriculum using best practice standards based on the needs of that department. Schedules, manages and tracks completion of education plan and provides follows up. Works with Operations specialist to ensure all equipment and technology is available and set up properly for training session. Maintains knowledge of clinical equipment needed to teach each clinical scenario and has ability to gather equipment details from content experts. Implements trainings with clinical educators according to plan that could include didactic lecture plans, training scenarios, individual skills and debrief plans.
• Uses best practices in tracking training metrics using surveys, tests, evaluations and observations. Able to track and analyze basics of training data using Microsoft Excel and other data tracking technology. Able to transform training data conclusions into data visualization tables/charts and present findings to clinical staff, peers, management or senior leaders. Analyzes gaps in training data and creates solutions to enhance future trainings. Has knowledge of using data conclusions and visual tables to participate in marketing activities for training programs to external clinical groups.
• Understands and implements knowledge of all human patient simulators, virtual reality trainers, task trainers and live training models in our Minimally Invasive Training Center. Implements complex training and technology equipment into the needs of the core curriculum to be taught per group. Works with MITC staff to implement training curriculums in the lab using variety of simulators and other hands-on training models.
• Participates in clinical quality improvement activities in the health care setting, promoting excellence in health care delivery to the consumer. Participates in the evaluation of adverse and sentinel events and the design of root-cause-analysis sessions to prevent event in future. Collaborates with management in the identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of process and clinical quality activities. Identifies, recommends and facilitates implementation of clinical best practices to maintain high patient care quality. Maintains accurate, legible and confidential records.
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth. Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review and customer feedback. Defines goals for professional growth. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice or training program performance. Participates in review of current literature/research in best practices and instructional methods. Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competence including continuing education, specialty certification, professional organization membership/leadership and community service activities.

Working Conditions:
Bending - Rarely
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Occasionally
Hearing: Other Sounds - Occasionally
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Frequently
Pushing - Frequently
Reaching - Frequently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Occasionally
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

About Us

Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.


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