Clinical Technology Educator

The Clinical Technology Educator will be responsible for the development, preparing, implementation, and monitoring of education and staff competency for various patient-care based technologies supported by the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

S/he will identify existing skills gaps, formulate corresponding training needs and objectives, and execute needed training by providing presentations, workshops, or technology-supported training. The well qualified candidate will have in-depth knowledge of, and a clinical and technical aptitude for, patient-care technologies. They should have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, coordinates, and executes continuing education for various patient-care based technologies.
• In coordination with the Manager of Quality, Safety, Education & Training and the appropriate background the candidate may implement the training
• Provides expertise, direction, and is responsible for the development of goals and objectives for the overall education program.
• Oversees orientation process for new hires of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Develops and maintains staff orientation program for experienced and/or new hires.
• Identifies learning needs of BME staff and develops and implements individualized education plans
• Annually obtains input from department leadership for both individualized and team education plans.
• Develop, review and/or update, and implement annual Biomedical Engineering staff competencies for job roles as defined by manager.
• Prepares BME staff for manufacturer training when certification/recertification required.
• Available as a resource to guide, mentor, or provide information and/or education on patient-based technologies supported by Biomedical Engineering
• In collaboration with the departments database analyst, is responsible for the implementation and accuracy of the departments training competency database.
• Utilizes tracking system to identify staff skills and internal and external training efforts to meet regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO and DPH).
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency through relevant education of complex patient-care based technologies.
• Strong organizational skills including, but not limited to:
• Preparing/Organizing materials required for education sessions
• Tracking attendance during all education sessions
• Performs other duties, as necessary.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree required; Degree in Biomedical Engineering preferred.
  • Experience with patient-care based technologies.
  • Experience in training and evaluation methods.

  SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  • Expertise in leading and developing education programs
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to teach effectively.
  • Calm and caring demeanor.
  • Ability to assess employee competencies.
  • Extensive knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills, i.e., word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Ability to develop and implement actionable processes independently.
  • Ability to provide support, mentor, direction and development to staff.
  • Takes initiative and ability to make decisions independently; must have good judgment skills, strong. organizational skills and able to take initiative, demonstrate sensitivity and tact.
  • Knowledge of computer systems or ability to quickly learn them and develop domain expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree required; Degree in Biomedical Engineering preferred.

• Experience with patient-care based technologies.

• Experience in training and evaluation methods.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Expertise in leading and developing education programs

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

• Ability to teach effectively.

• Calm and caring demeanor.

• Ability to assess employee competencies.

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy & physiology.

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.

• Strong critical thinking and time management skills.

• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Computer skills, i.e., word-processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to develop and implement actionable processes independently.

• Ability to provide support, mentor, direction and development to staff.

• Takes initiative and ability to make decisions independently; must have good judgment skills, strong. organizational skills and able to take initiative, demonstrate sensitivity and tact.

• Knowledge of computer systems or ability to quickly learn them and develop domain expertise.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.