Clinical Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Nondiscrimination policy with employees and applicants for employment.