Knowledge Donor Intern

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Job Summary:

Knowledge Donor Intern is responsible for technical support in the operation of knowledge donor based simulation technology and related research and education design. This includes the operational and scientific support of knowledge donor based activities.

Essential Functions:

• Work with hospital departments, physicians, or educators in the implementation and evaluation of knowledge donor simulations.
• Coordinates & facilitates house-wide and unit specific knowledge donor simulation education for staff, students and the community based upon identified need under the direction of Manager.  
• Acts as a resource regarding knowledge donor program evaluation for facility, staff, student, and community education programs.  
• Submits and monitors documentation in support of knowledge donor simulation education to include attendance roster, course evaluation documents and competency validation tools.  
• Assist in ensuring facility requirements, regulatory guidelines, quality metrics and related policies are integrated in knowledge donor program.
• Integrates simulation outcome evaluation with regulatory and organizational needs assessment, data, and trends to determine program effectiveness.
• Develops, implements and reports outcomes of simulation education metrics.
• Documents and submits required reports and data within specified time frames.
• Serves as a research assistant in all knowledge donor related research activities and projects.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills while emphasizing professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking, and effective communication.
• Provide training for faculty, staff, and volunteers in the utilization of knowledge donor simulation including all procedural and administrative needs.

Minimum:

Education:

HS/GED

Knowledge, Skills and Training:

Knowledge of Anatomy and Experience with Cadavers

Knowledge donor simulation experience