"Skills Instructor - School of Medicine"

Skills Instructor - School of Medicine

Part Time

Hourly Rate: $30.00

Hiring Department
Simulation in Medicine and Immersive Learning Experience

Location
UT Tyler Health Science Center

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
This is a PRN/As Needed position. The SOM Skills Instructor position is integral in the training of faculty, staff, residents, students and members of the community. This person will have the required credentials of an American Heart Association Instructor (AHA) as well as clinical experience in their respective field.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Follow the direction of the AHA Training Center Coordinator (TCC).
• Conduct skills practice stations in accordance with AHA and UT Tyler SMILE Center policies.
• Conduct skills testing stations in accordance with AHA policies and procedures.
• Provides constructive feedback and guidance to help students master essential competencies.
• Ensures proper use and safety procedures for medical equipment and medications.
• Maintains realistic simulation scenarios to replicate real-world emergencies.
• Integrates legal and ethical considerations into medical decision-making training.

Required Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience with simulation and scenario-based learning.

Required Certifications / Licenses

• Current AHA instructor in BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals).
• Current AHA instructor in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• Current AHA instructor in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• Will consider a combination of AHA Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Commitment to student success and providing high-quality education.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.