Planned Parenthood North Central States is dedicated to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. The Training and Development Specialist (Ultrasound) is responsible for overseeing ultrasound training administration and developing strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness in ultrasound services.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for and trains newly hired Ultrasound Technicians (UT), as well as established Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Medical Assistants (MA), and Health Center Associate IIs (HCA II) in the provision of ultrasound services
- Provides administrative support for training and programmatic requirements for continued privileging of qualified staff
- Works with organizational staff and leadership to understand and assess ultrasound services needs and develops appropriate interventions and materials
- Designs and develops training materials that can be used to train, mentor and coach staff in performing their ultrasound-related job functions
- Training materials include a wide variety of learning tools and structures, including but not limited to instructor-led trainings of individual groups, instructional guides, self-learning materials, eLearnings, and conference presentations
- Formulates and implements evaluation systems to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of ultrasound training being provided for clinical support staff
- Oversees proctoring and privileging for non-clinician staff
- Travels to any of the Planned Parenthood locations to provide initial and ongoing ultrasound on the job training and evaluation for staff
- Role models, communicates, teaches, and celebrates Planned Parenthood’s In This Together employee engagement and patient experience framework
- Promotes standardization of evidence-based and/or best clinical practice. Coaches employees and/or works with site leadership to coach employees when they observe practices varying from standard
- Supports health center supervisors in the initial and ongoing evaluation of staff, partners to provide development solutions that support high performance
- Acts as a resource and support to Health Services teams and employees in the provision of ultrasound job functions
- Assists and prepares employees to be in alignment with and deliver consistent messages about PPNCS mission, strategic objectives, and values
Skills
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or graduate of an Ultrasound Technologist program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- One year of Ultrasound tech experience
- BLS certification
- Experience effectively training and supporting new employees
- Working knowledge of technology necessary to perform job function, including Microsoft Word and Power Point
- Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Tetanus shot documentation
- Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months
- Preferable experience developing strategies and implementing programs that enhance organizational effectiveness
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
- NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
- HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
- Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
- Employee Assistance Program
- All other Health Services roles (except CLNs): Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
- Flex Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
- 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
- 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
- Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Earned Extended Leave
- Free subscription to Headspace App
- Time off to vote.
- Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.
- Start date flexibility.
- Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
- Shift differentials: $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual), and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
- Travel reimbursement.
- Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
- Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your 'home' clinic.
Company Overview
Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and its subsidiary organizations provide, promote, and protect reproductive and sexual health through high quality care, education and advocacy. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in St Paul, MN, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.ppncsorg.
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