Organ Procurement Clinical Educator

Manages the onboarding process for all staff within the Organ Procurement department, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive onboarding experience. Collaborates with leadership from Organ Procurement, Quality, and Education departments to evaluate, develop, and implement ongoing training initiatives and educational programs. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

CLINICAL EDUCATOR FOR NEWLY HIRED STAFF

1. Responsible for coordinating the onboarding process for all new Organ Procurement (OP) staff 
2. Assists with training of all new staff on key clinical responsibilities, to include: 
   Confirming staff member has all tools and equipment needed to start clinical orientation 
   Referral Management 
   Pre-donation evaluation 
   Family approach and authorization 
   Donor case management 
   Allocation 
   Organ Recovery Process 
3. Coordinates and implements in-office training including: 
   Consistent check-ins with orientees and preceptors during orientation to track progress and identify concerns. 
   Time management when off-call. 
   Quality responsibilities and donor follow-up. 
   Procedure competencies 
4. Provides information technology training and how it pertains to the OP department including but not limited to:  
   TrueNorth 
   UNET 
   TransNet 
   Hospital computer access 
   Docuware 
   Telehealth Applications (Specialist Direct) 
5. Coordinates and plans annual competency evaluation and training across all roles, to include:  
   Simulations 
   Wet Labs 
   Skill Development 
6. In conjunction with Manager, Clinical Development, conducts annual review of onboarding program to ensure current with MTN SOPs and processes 
7. Serves as an active role model for MTN core values by supporting, reinforcing, and exhibiting behaviors consistent with the MTN B-REAL behavioral competencies: belonging, respect, excellence, accountability and leadership. 

EDUCATION COORDINATION

1. Continuously assesses departmental training needs to align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. 
2. Supports the professional development of staff through structured learning pathways and performance improvement initiatives. 
3. In conjunction with Organ Procurement leadership and Corporate Education Department, develops and coordinates education events and competencies for the Organ Procurement department. 
4. Serves as a resource to Organ Procurement preceptors and provides ongoing preceptor development in conjunction with Corporate Education. 
5. Maintains expert knowledge of OPTN/AOPO/CMS regulations. 
6. Collaborates with Corporate Clinical Education Coordinator to ensure educational records and activities are accurately maintained. 

CLINICAL

1. Maintains expert knowledge of all OP processes.    
2. Ability to perform onsite clinical work to assess staff competency, provide training and education, and ensure consistency across all clinical roles.  
3. Works with OP Leadership to assist with evaluating preceptor skills and ongoing development   
4. Monitors OP metrics in conjunction with leadership and provides remedial training when needs are identified  
5. Leads annual competency training development and delivery in collaboration with OP and Corporate Education Leadership. 
6. Ensures compliance with established quality assurance standards as well as local, state and federal regulations relating to organ procurement to demonstrate commitment to quality.  
7. Maintains regular office hours when not onboarding or working in the clinical setting. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Undergraduate degree in health sciences or equivalent field of study and professional clin