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Training Coordinator - Office of Academic Development

Location: Houston Methodist Academic Institute
6670 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
Job Ref:
54030
Talent Area:
Education
Job Shift:
1st - Day
Job Type:
Full-Time
Posted Date:
March 11, 2024

At Houston Methodist, the Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all elements required to successfully and smoothly deliver training to staff. This includes creating the training schedule and managing all notifications and logistics associated with the schedule for a multi-session, multi-course program extending over multiple months. The Training Coordinator is responsible for maintaining documentation of training enrollment. The Training Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating and maintaining reproduction and distribution of training materials. Training will be a mix of delivery methods including classroom and hands on training.

Requirements:

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Supports and works closely with Management team and proactively suggests training topics to ensure staff are proficient in skills needed to support ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Advises managers of potential problems with existing programs.
  • Primary point of contact for all training sessions and question.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Schedule, perform, and document initial and ongoing training and instruction pertaining to regulations, departmental policies, updated guidelines and procedures, equipment use, and facility upkeep and maintenance. Trainings may occur either with individuals or in group settings. Maintains accurate and complete training records. Manages the logistics and notifications associated with the weekly schedule of activities.
  • Coordinates the training schedule, ensuring participants and instructors are notified, materials are in the correct room at the correct time, equipment is available and working, and rosters are maintained.
  • Designs, implements, and oversees instructional opportunities for personnel. Adheres to policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets institutional, regulatory and accreditation agency requirements.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs and/or assists with proficiency reviews and evaluations of personnel performing technical tasks to evaluate effectiveness and provides immediate corrections.
  • Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Identifies cost saving initiatives within the department and communicates recommendations.
  • Determines the need for materials, equipment and instruments necessary for training activities. Orders or procures necessary items within budgetary limitations and assists with monitoring training program expenditures and preparing budget reports. Dispenses and maintains records of supplies, equipment, and materials.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.
  • Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
  • Learns, reviews, suggests improvements, refines and formalizes a variety of animal care, veterinary technical training and facility support practices (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION
  • Bachelor or Science degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 3 years of training experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
  • N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Experience in writing technical documents and instructional materials.
  • Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • An in-depth understanding of instructional design and learning styles.
  • Experience in writing technical documents and instructional materials.
  • Experience in writing standard operating procedures

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs No
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

  • On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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