Education Coordinator I - Surgical Procedural Skill

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HJF is seeking a Education Coordinator I - Procedural Skill who will be responsible for supporting the procedural skills courses associated with the Department of Surgery and clinical readiness program at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. These include about multiple courses per year located at USU main campus in Bethesda and an equal number of courses at other domestic facilities. Responsibilities also include the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of course related equipment/supplies; the functional operation of course related assessments; and the collaboration with other team members to facilitate and implement course activities. For each course, the incumbent ensures adherence to program, site, and certification policies, course objectives, safety guidelines, reporting requirements, and established best practices for training and assessment.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Assist with program team to unpackage, prepare, thorough check and set up human specimens to the laboratory LIS system, and route Human specimens to their respective staging areas for the courses, set up and clean up courses.
• Work directly with program leaders, faculty, learners and staff members to facilitate course activities and ensure all instructional media, procedures to be performed, performance assessments, and pre/post course forms (knowledge tests, demographic, course evaluation) are implemented as specified.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor workflow between course stakeholders
• Participate in meetings to assist with development and implementation of course experiences; coordinate the training for all new and current technical support personnel to ensure they are able to perform their roles with any new instruments, equipment, processes, procedures, etc.
• Assist in the regular maintenance and repair of all course-related equipment; provide technical support for surgical equipment, assessment system, and synthetic simulation models used during courses. Manage and implement the setup and maintenance of AV presentation systems for course slides and supporting media
• Ensure safety for all course participants by following all sites laboratory safety guideline.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The position supports medical and surgical training and assessment that may include being in the presence of donor bodies (cadavers) or living patients.
• Previous experience in a hospital Operation Room setting or academic medical center. Prior history as a clinical specialist (medic, OR technician, nurse, PA, etc.) in military or civilian care contexts is highly desired.
• Must be fully proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point), including formatting and media integration abilities. Must be proficient with Excel including the ability to create functions and macros, and an understanding of data management formats for seamless data sharing between statistical analyses applications and visual rendering software.
• Must be fully proficient in English language, including reading, writing, and speaking. Preferred candidate will have some familiarity with medicine or surgery and associated terminology.
• Must be able to pay attention to details and flexibly adapt to a dynamic work scope.
• Willingness to collaborate and coordinate with other members of the team to cover work scope, if needed.
• Ability to accurately and appropriately communicate with other team members in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to support training and assessment work at domestic locations.
• Ability to work independently, identify actual or potential problems, propose solutions to resolve problems, and request guidance or support, if needed.
• Document and share problems and resolution strategies with other team members so that everyone is aware of any changes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines, flexibility and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Requires ability to lift or maneuver between 20-90 pounds of human specimens and laboratory equipment.

• Operating motor vehicles, machinery, and/or power tools.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in office, laboratory and hospital settings. Hybrid capability. This job may extend beyond normal business hours, especially during peak training courses.

Travel

• Ability to travel to other course locations domestically and internationally, some weekend travel required. Must have valid driver's license and be able to operate government vehicle. This would be up to 20% of the time.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $57,650 - $90,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.