Clinical Educator 2 (Imaging Services)- Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Clinical Educator 2, in the Department of Ophthalmic Imaging. The Clinical Educator 2 provides clinical education to patient care staff. The incumbent is responsible for the needs and assessment, planning/development, delivery, coordination and evaluation of a clinical education program/s. Provides support to the learner community and supports ongoing initiatives.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides education and resources to enhance patient care.

• Assists staff with educational needs, problem resolution, time management, and critical thinking skills development.

• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and division management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.

• Implements clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models, monitors data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments, and coordinates in-service training and workshops.

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and procedures including mandatory in-service employee health procedures, federal, state, regulatory and accrediting agencies standards.

• Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required or equivalent

Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

General Description:

The Clinical Educator 2, Imaging Services develops, implements, and maintains ophthalmic imaging competency assessment and compliance programs to promote service excellence and positive patient experience. The Educator facilitates clinic efficiency through structured cross-training. 

In addition, s/he collaborates in the development of training materials and protocols for the use of new devices and technologies to facilitate virtual and in-person care.  S/he incorporates faculty input and process improvement principles as part of overall project management. 

The Clinical Educator 2, Imaging Services participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedural controls for quality improvement, performance improvement, compliance, and competency assessment.  S/he ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and adherence to the Office of Privacy and Information Security, Enterprise Imaging, Value Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, and research standards.

Scope of responsibility for program development and maintenance extends across all BPEI Eye Centers.  This position may require 25-50% travel per month to assess, develop and monitor training effectiveness.   

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