Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Develops and conducts training programs, orientation, and continuing education for new and current employees specific to a department or function. Assesses training needs of staff and monitors the effectiveness of the training program.

Qualifications

Six years of progressively more responsible experience in a related area, including one year as a trainer or equivalency; completion of the hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment; and demonstrated computer, organization, human relation, and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Develops and conducts training in department and regulatory procedures, documentation requirements, and department specific computer operations.
2. Provides orientation for all newly hired employees.
3. Creates or obtains training and orientation materials.
4. Identifies and assesses employee skill level and training needs.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of department education and training programs.
6. Maintains documentation of training, education, and new employee orientation.
7. Creates reports of quality management training, educational activities, and program effectiveness.
8. Develops and implements monthly training schedule.
9. Supervises and audits employees daily work.

Problem Solving

Representative challenges of this position include accurately evaluating employee needs to develop training programs and education materials that are effective and address diverse skill levels.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.