Clinical Development Specialist I

Southwest Transplant Alliance•Dallas, TX

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Development Specialist I provides clinical education, orientation, and ongoing professional development to support safe, effective, and consistent organ donation practices across STA. This position delivers established clinical curriculum, simulation-based learning, competency validation, and coaching for Organ Recovery Coordinators and other clinical staff while maintaining accurate education and training records.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing, biological science, or a related healthcare field is required.
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) or other applicable clinical certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider certifications are required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Knowledge of clinical healthcare practices and processes with the ability to effectively translate clinical information into learning experiences.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively educate individuals and groups.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive coaching and feedback.
Demonstrated ability to assess learner performance and appropriately document competency and educational outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with educators, preceptors, clinical staff, leaders, and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing clinical and educational needs, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Ability to travel and maintain flexibility to support clinical education and operational needs.
Current Driver’s License is required and maintained with an acceptable driving record as defined by STA policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
A combination of alternative education and experience may be considered in lieu of the formal education requirements.
Clinical healthcare experience related to nursing, respiratory therapy, paramedicine, organ donation, critical care, or a related healthcare discipline is preferred.
Current RN, RT, Paramedic, or other applicable healthcare-related licensure is preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of adult learning principles and simulation-based education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitates clinical orientation, ongoing education, and training programs for new and existing clinical staff using established curriculum and educational standards.
Provides clear instruction and education related to clinical processes, procedures, competencies, and organ donation practices.
Collaborates with Clinical Development team members, clinical leaders, subject matter experts, preceptors, and other stakeholders to support identified learning needs.
Provides timely, constructive feedback to learners and preceptors regarding demonstrated knowledge, skills, and competency development.
Supports preceptors through observation, coaching, and communication regarding learner progress and identified development needs.
Communicates learner progress, competency concerns, educational barriers, and other significant observations to appropriate stakeholders.
Creates a supportive learning environment that encourages questions, participation, critical thinking, and professional development.
Coordinates and delivers assigned orientation, clinical education, simulation, and ongoing training activities according to established schedules.
Manages assigned learner activities, observations, competency validations, and educational responsibilities within established timelines.
Prioritizes multiple learners, educational programs, training requests, documentation requirements, and departmental responsibilities.
Coordinates with learners, preceptors, leaders, and Clinical Development team members to ensure required training and competency activities are completed timely.
Completes learner assessments, training records, LMS documentation, and other required educational documentation within established deadlines.
Maintains flexibility to support clinical education needs across varying schedules, locations, and operational priorities.
Travels as necessary to support clinical education, observation, coaching, and competency validation.
Delivers established clinical curriculum consistently and in accordance with approved educational content, clinical standards, and organizational expectations.
Conducts competency assessments and validates learner performance using established criteria and evaluation tools.
Maintains accurate and complete LMS documentation, training records, competency assessments, and learner education records.
Observes learners and clinical staff to assess application of knowledge, technical skills, clinical processes, and established competencies.
Ensures educational materials and learning activities accurately reflect current clinical processes, procedures, and organizational expectations.
Documents learner progress, educational outcomes, identified gaps, and completed competencies accurately and objectively.
Supports annual competency validation activities and ensures required documentation is completed and maintained.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of learner, employee, clinical, donor, and organizational information.
Identifies learner knowledge, skill, or competency gaps through observation, assessment, simulation, and other educational activities.
Adjusts instructional approaches within established curriculum to address individual learning needs and promote learner understanding.
Collaborates with preceptors and appropriate leaders to develop strategies for addressing identified learning or competency gaps.
Uses clinical knowledge and sound judgment to evaluate learner performance and determine when additional education, practice, observation, or escalation is appropriate.
Identifies barriers affecting successful orientation, education, or competency development and works collaboratively to identify appropriate solutions.
Applies adult learning principles and simulation-based learning techniques to reinforce clinical knowledge and skill development.
Evaluates learner feedback and educational outcomes to identify opportunities to strengthen delivery of established training programs.
Escalates significant competency, clinical practice, or learner performance concerns to appropriate leadership.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the role.