Description

Schedule :Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (start and end times are flexible)

Department: Tech Ops Infec Diseases - 415 Primary Purpose :

This position is responsible to create and maintain in-house training programs for corporate and department specific learning needs including; the introduction of new employees to ARUP; alterations in learning plans following performance reviews; and regulatory changes that create the need for a modification in learning content. This position coordinates the laboratory rotation needs of all students in academic programs, residencies and fellowships for their technical division.

The role of the Education Coordinator is to effectively promote and support professional development at all times. This position works in collaboration with division and department managers, supervisors, education coordinators, LEaP Performance and Training Administrators, the HSIS Team, Medical Directors, various education programs throughout the organization, and associated colleges and universities.

This position is qualified to perform delegated NY supervisory duties of quality control reviews, quality assurance activities and direct observation of competency assessments.

About ARUP :

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions :

Gains and maintains knowledge of current training, competency, and continuing education requirements of federal, state, local governments, and other accrediting and licensure bodies.

Meets with employees at all stages of their career in ARUP to ensure compliance with corporate and job specific requirements.

Develop, implement and manage education strategies, interventions and programs for assigned divisions/departments.

Develop, monitor and assess teaching and competency programs for assigned division/departments.

Coordinates rotation scheduling and educational needs for internal and external students.

Develops and reviews processes to ensure assigned divisions/departments are in compliance with new and existing corporate training, competency, and continuing education requirements. Such processes may include development/review of written policies and procedures, internal and external audits, document control.

Presents practical information to division/department personnel through various methods such as; lectures, handouts and case studies and assesses practical abilities by developing and administering exams.

Prepares educational materials that are clear, concise and meet company/department objectives.

Coordinates continuing education opportunities for their division.

Assesses employee educational needs; including change readiness.

Monitors and ensures that trainers and teaching specialists are effectively teaching the workforce.

Coordinates and communicates education schedules and staff involvement with Supervisors and Program Coordinators. Evaluates and discusses problems and recommendations for improvement.

Coordinates and creates Educational Plans as necessary.

Audits the progress of employees through their career at ARUP Laboratories.

Meets regularly with key stakeholders to ensure the continuing educational and competency development needs are being met

Performs direct observation for competency assessments.

Focus on learner outcomes, sound professional development systems a) improve instructor effectiveness, b) provide continuous staff learning, and c) foster programmatic revisions.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements :

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Authorized to Work: Must be a citizen of the United States or authorized to work in the United States.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Life Sciences

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Applicable ASCP or AAB

Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with four (4) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level

• Or Master's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with two (2) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level

• Or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or in the chemical or biological sciences with one (1) year of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing experience post Technologist Trainee level

• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or MT (AAB)

• Experience must include two (2) years working under a director at the doctoral level and two (2) years of experience as a Technologist Specialist I, Certified or equivalent

• Three years of directly applicable experience in areas such as training and/or education

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)