Perioperative Clinical Educator

As a Perioperative Clinical Educator at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, you will primarily focus on training and mentoring OR assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in all phases of perioperative care. This role involves curriculum development, lecturing, and running ongoing education programs to enhance the skills of the clinical team.

To qualify for the Perioperative Clinical Educator position at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, candidates must have a current NYS Veterinary Technician license, at least 5 years of experience as an LVT, and a solid knowledge of operating room procedures and equipment. A degree in veterinary technology and leadership experience are also highly desired.

Key responsibilities of the Perioperative Clinical Educator at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center include overseeing the onboarding and clinical education of OR staff, providing training on anesthesia machine maintenance, and leading initiatives that promote patient safety and effective care in the operating room.

Yes! Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is dedicated to lifelong learning. As a Perioperative Clinical Educator, you will have opportunities for continuing education alongside your role mentorship and provide staff with guidance that enhances their skills in veterinary medicine.

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for Perioperative Clinical Educators, including a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, four-day work weeks, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, continuing education stipends, and potential housing assistance.

The Perioperative Clinical Educator collaborates with various teams, including the OR Manager, Clinical Educators, and Surgery Team Leaders, to maintain quality standards for patient care and promote ongoing professional development among the perioperative care team.

Successful Perioperative Clinical Educators at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center should possess strong communication abilities, leadership skills, a keen understanding of veterinary surgical practices, and the initiative needed to function in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment.

When responding to this question, provide instances where you have mentored staff or developed training materials. Emphasize methodologies you've employed to engage learners and ensure knowledge retention.

In answering this question, discuss your conflict resolution approach, showcasing your ability to remain calm, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback to foster a learning environment.

Highlight a specific instance where you identified a need for change, detailed how you implemented that change, and the positive impact it had on clinical operations or patient care.

Share your tactics for assessing training efficacy, such as surveys, skills demonstrations, and follow-up assessments, and stress the importance of continuous improvement based on feedback.

Detail your strategies for professional development, such as attending workshops, reading journals, and networking with other professionals to ensure your knowledge remains up-to-date.

Discuss potential challenges, such as balancing administrative tasks with hands-on training, and offer strategies you've devised to mitigate these challenges, demonstrating your proactive thinking.

Here, you should articulate your comfort with anesthesia protocols and routine checks, including specific types of equipment you’ve worked with and the importance of proper maintenance for patient safety.

Detail your process for creating training materials, taking into account needs assessment, aligning with hospital objectives, and the incorporation of feedback from past initiatives.

Convey your training philosophy firmly rooted in encouragement, supportive feedback, and demonstrating techniques that instill confidence and competence in their abilities.

Your answer should include a specific example illustrating your multitasking skills and how you prioritize and delegate tasks effectively while maintaining quality standards within the clinical setting.