OPO Training Specialist

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is currently seeking a full time OPO Training Specialist.

The OPO Training Specialist supports LAORA’s clinical teams needs with a focus on training, education and competency in organ procurement and recovery. The OPO Training Specialist establishes organ recovery and donor referral/management training curricula, competencies and content. The OPO Training Specialist actively coordinates, schedules, performs and tracks training and technical skills assessments for LAORA clinical operations staff. This incumbent actively collaborates and participates in the QAPI program, identifying and acting on opportunities to improve individual and organizational performance as well as effectiveness of the training programs itself.

The OPO Training Specialist uses the learning management system to facilitate training, competency assessments and record-keeping.

• Develops, delivers and manages comprehensive organ procurement and recovery clinical training programs in accordance with LAORA’s P&P’s and regulatory requirements.

• Develops and administers clinical training courses, content, and competencies with a focus on organ procurement and recovery in accordance with OPTN and LAORA’s policies and procedures. Establishes curricula for areas of expertise typically consisting of procedures, blended learning, on the job training, training by third parties, etc.

• Orients new employees to their roles by providing training and assessment of their growth, development, and initial competency.

• Develops training content and documents all parts of the training process.

• Establishes competency assessments including quizzes, direct observation (and associated checklists), and other assessment tools to evaluate employees learning and readiness.

• Actively participates in the QAPI program.

• Identifies and acts on opportunities to improve individual and organizational performance.

• Monitors and acts to improve the effectiveness of the training program itself.

• Actively uses the learning management system to establish curriculums, assign and document training and competencies, track compliance, and maintain records.

• Imparts orientation and community education seminars as needed for Hospitals and stakeholders. Performs aspects of the donation process in periods of high activity, short staffing or as otherwise needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

• 50% classroom/50% infield training/coaching/evaluating.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant training and development experience. Prior OPO experience a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff