Skills Trainer

Overview

University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position develops and conducts training programs, orientation, and continuing education for new and current employees specific to a department or function. The incumbent assesses training needs of staff and monitors the effectiveness of the training program. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview:
The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Develop and conduct training and regulatory procedures within departments, complete documentation requirements, and department specific computer operations.
• Provide orientation for all newly hired employees.
• Create or obtain training and orientation materials.
• Identify and assess employee skill level and training needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of department education and training programs.
• Maintain documentation of training, education, and new employee orientation.
• Create reports of quality management training, educational activities, and program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement a monthly training schedule.
• Supervise and audit employees daily work.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Demonstrated computer, organization, human relation, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to accurately evaluate employee needs to develop training programs and educational materials that are effective and address different skill levels.

Required:

• Six years of progressively more responsible experience in a related area, including one year as a trainer, or an equivalent.

Preferred:

• Applicable supervisory training or leadership experience.
• Emphasis on experience with safety training.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi‑lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, part of The University of Utah, values applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and in accordance with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in education programs or activities it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

For inquiries about Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the Human Resources office at 801‑581‑6500.

These employment details are in compliance with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement.

Requisition Number: 84567
Type: Regular
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: M‑F; 7‑3;
Clinical/Non‑Clinical Status: Non‑Clinical
Location: University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Setup: On‑site
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Department: UUH CST 16D QUALITY
Category: Educational/Training