Job Details

University of Utah
  • Position Number: 6477317
  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration


Manager, Program(s)

Job Summary

This is a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) day shift position, Monday- Friday in the Office of Surgical Education. There may be occasional weekend or evening shifts required. This position works closely with the Nurse Educator and Director of Surgical Simulation to provide comprehensive education to trainees within the Department of Surgery and Medical Students. This role will assist in delivering training in a variety of settings: simulation lab, tissue lab and classroom.

Presents curricula, assembles presentations, prepares materials and supports or facilitates classes, workshops, seminars and other training services. May assist with program implementation, budget, administration and reporting.

Day-to-day activities consist of coordinating, facilitating, and delivering educational programs and managing assessment data as well as maintenance of the simulation lab.

As an Accredited Educational Institution with the American College of Surgeons our goals are to identify, develop and promote standards for quality education, using appropriate curricula and assessment tools. This role will assist in ensuring these standards are met.



Responsibilities
Job duties - Candidates will be required to perform or assist with listed job duties.

Scheduling/Access: Schedules room useo Makes room requests, issues confirmations, makes cancellations Facility Access:o Functions as a liaison between department educator and Facilities Management to grant/terminate access to the lab

Lab Maintenance:Supplies & Equipment: Keep current inventory of what is available in the skills lab. Maintain equipment within the labo Contact support when notified that equipment does not worko Meet with repair technicianso Monitor/maintain equipment warranties Maintain lab facilityo Places requests with housekeeping for needed serviceo Ensures garbage is taken out, instruments are washed and restocked after skills labs, equipment used from library is replaced to original state Manage log-in/access to simulatorso Works with department educator to create individual access to appropriate simulators for trainees Other duties as assigned

Communication & customer service:Onsite point of contact during lab activities (during/after/weekend hours) to ensure safety of equipment, door access, any on-site needs from all vendors and guests as they come in (i.e. questions about food/parking)
  • Assists vendors with arrangements of specialized equipment, including cadavers
  • Works with vendors to ensure equipment is safely delivered prior to lab and returned after lab (coordinates pick up with different delivery services such as FedEx/UPS/private delivery companies)


Communicates regularly with hospital dock, library dock and EHSEB dock to ensure access and any other unique equipment delivery needs

Paperwork/record maintenance Maintains records of activities that take place within the lab

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • Daily activities vary from sedentary to work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. Required to walk and transport heavy items between buildings.
  • May need to drive to different locations on campus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must possess and demonstrate a high level of computer skills, including Microsoft office 365: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as online surveys and data collection tools
Excellent customer service skills Ability to remain calm, think outside the box, stay flexible and creatively solve problems
  • Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with department education representatives
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Experience in coordination of resources
  • Must be able to assist in coordinating educational activities; preparing, and cleaning up. Classes may involve animal and cadaveric tissue.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
1 year experience in Operating Room or procedural area An understanding of surgical procedures and instrumentation Strong leadership and organizations skills Bachelor of Science in health care field Associates degree in Nursing Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Current Utah nursing license
Associates degree in Surgical technology OR Health care assistant



Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN42834B
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday- Friday. There may be occasional weekends or evening shifts required
Department: 00256 - Surgery Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 22.88 - 40.49
Close Date: 11/18/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187350







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