Training Specialist Coordinator

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

Location: 9990 Fannin Street in Houston, Texas 77045

  ***For Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Employees Only at this time***

TITLE:                                    Coordinator- Training Specialist/CRDTRSPE

DEPARTMENT:                      DC Admin

Join our team of heroes!

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has an exciting opening for a Training Specialist Coordinator! This position is responsible for developing and delivering training to employees throughout the organization.

JUST FOR YOU:

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Texas Medical Center location with free parking.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, deliver, and validate training and continuing education programs to train supervisors and staff. Examples include technical skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, customer service, life skills, regulatory (Current Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, confidentiality, etc.) and new employee orientation.
• Teach at least 2 core training sessions (Screening, Phlebotomy and/or Apheresis) to assist with short staffing situations as needed.
• Design and deliver training and job aids using all technologies available.
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of employees’ training.
• Evaluate training materials and programs offered by outside vendors and make appropriate recommendations for purchase and use.
• Work with vendors to ensure the team has the needed resources to succeed.
• Assist with project management and related tasks.
• Process Training QIRs in a timely manner and monitor trends.
• Drive changes and improvement with the CARE program.
• Assist in the activities associated with the electronic Learning Management System (LMS), including manning the Helpline.
• Maintain accurate documentation of training and training files.
• Ensure Blood Center employees receive appropriate requisite training and competency assessment on an ongoing basis.
• Manage and Maintain Annual Competency Assessment Program for all Donor Collections and Training Staff.
• Provide assessment, evaluation, monitoring and support of all aspects of collection site (Mobiles/NDCs) as needed.
• Coach employees on skill improvement.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

FOR CLIA QUALIFIED INCUMBENTS ONLY:

• Perform training and competency assessments related to POCHI

We need someone who has:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in instructional design, organizational behavior, business management, human resources or a related field and 2 years of experience in designing, developing and delivering training; or, Bachelor’s degree in medical technology with 5 years of experience in designing, developing and delivering training.

FOR CLIA QUALIFIED INCUMBENTS ONLY:

OFFICIAL DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT IN PERSONNEL FILE FOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMING OR TRAINING ON MODERATE OR HIGH COMPLEXITY TESTING

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to blood and/or blood components, as well as any other biohazard materials.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

For CLIA Qualified Incumbents only:

While performing the POCHI-related duties of this job, employee is exposed to blood and/or blood components, as well as any other biohazard materials. 

Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Blood Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.

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