Training Specialist - PRN

Training Specialist I - PRN at UTHealth Houston

POSITION SUMMARY: Organizes and instructs non-technical classes in vocational, professional, or scientific topics and presents specialized training. We are seeking a Training Specialist with paramedicine expertise to support our Emergency Medicine Simulation Program. This role designs, facilitates, and evaluates high‑fidelity training for healthcare professionals, students, and emergency teams. Key duties include operating equipment, running scenarios, leading debriefings, and occasionally serving as a standardized patient.

The specialist also develops curriculum aligned with emergency medicine competencies, coaches learners with feedback to strengthen decision‑making and teamwork, and manages records, equipment use, and program evaluation.

• Instruct employees in various vocational skills to assist the employees to obtain their career objectives.
• Develops and coordinates the training programs, manuals, programs, and materials to assure a high quality of instruction.
• Assists department representatives in determining training needs.
• Prepares all advertising for training classes or seminars to assure awareness and participation for the assigned area.
• May be responsible for orientation of new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certification /

Skills:

Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience: One year of experience. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive: This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and related regulations, requiring routine review of criminal history and other factors that could affect security or integrity of critical infrastructure.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Hospitals and Health Care