Senior education specialist job description

Provide methodological support for ACMG's evidence-based guidelines program. Conduct systematic reviews based upon IOM (National Academies) standards and develop clinical practice guidelines using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. This includes, but is not limited to, development of clinical questions, development and completion of literature searches, data extraction, assessment of study quality, meta-analyses, completion of evidence profiles and “evidence to decision” tables, and development of final guideline recommendation statements. Coordinate guideline development, dissemination, and implementation efforts with the volunteer Topic Selection Committee and topic specific workgroups. Coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously including writing reports, managing guideline development efforts, assisting in the development of expert panel reports, maintaining literature databases and EndNote libraries.

Work with ACMG staff, medical director, or Board liaison to convene and lead a topic selection committee to identify and prioritize topics for systematic evidence review and ACMG clinical guideline development.

Consult with the ACMG working group members, across multiple committees and projects, to formulate key clinical questions for evidence-based evaluation, including identifying medical conditions, populations, health interventions for comparative analysis, and health outcomes.

Search electronic databases and internet resources-Develop an efficient and effective search strategy using the PICOTS framework, conduct a comprehensive search of all appropriate databases (e.g., PubMed, EMBASE), including gray literature; document the search strategy with special emphasis on keywords, and selection criteria.

Support the ACMG volunteer work group members to determine the appropriate study selection criteria for inclusion in reports; select studies with the strongest study design, such as well-controlled studies with clinically meaningful endpoints published in the peer-reviewed medical literature for analysis.

Conducts evidence summaries, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other analyses to answer high-impact clinical questions; critically evaluates the research methods and statistical findings of studies retrieved from the medical literature; and uses established frameworks and tools to evaluate, grade and summarize the quality of the evidence.

Abstract data into evidence tables, evaluate the quality of individual studies and the strength of the evidence, synthesize the evidence in a comprehensive report; manage deadlines for reports; interact with committee and working group members and production support in the ACMG office.

Disseminate the findings of evidence reviews through written reports appropriate for publication in Genetics in Medicine, and verbal presentations of the evidence to ACMG leadership and other clinical and operational stakeholders.

Support multiple ACMG working groups as they develop evidence based ACMG clinical guidelines and policies related to the use of new and existing medical technologies (e.g., procedures, equipment, devices, diagnostics and selected pharmacologic agents), as well as clinical interventions for genetic disorders.

Initiate and facilitate review and consensus on clinical recommendations and practice policies with key stakeholder groups when published evidence is insufficient to address key questions (e.g., survey development).

Support ACMG departments, grants (e.g., ClinGen, NBSTRN, NCC), and internal projects with statistical analysis, survey development, and a keen understanding of ACMG priorities and initiatives.
Collaborate with ACMG Policy and Advocacy department for dissemination and implementation strategies for ACMG evidence-based guidelines.

The Senior Education Specialist reports directly to the Associate Dean, Student Services and works as part of the Student Counseling and Academic Support Center team in Student Services, with the primary responsibility of supporting the Office of Student Services by providing extra instruction and tutoring to Midwestern University students, with a priority to Basic Science courses. The incumbent in this position may be required to work evening or weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Education Specialist's duties are primarily to:

+ Coordinate with the Student Services Learning Specialist as part of the Student Counseling and Academic Support Center team to best assist students academically

+ As part of the Student Counseling and Academic Support Center team, coordinate with Departmental Chairs, Course Directors, Colleges/Programs to monitor student academic performance to identify students in academic difficulty and to discuss curricular areas where students often struggle

+ Meet weekly with Basic Science faculty/Course Directors (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology) to review and discuss course content/difficult content areas

+ Attend classes synchronously or asynchronously as necessary

+ Provide content-based group review sessions and/or workshops for students prior to exams

+ Provide one-on-one tutoring when possible, for select students that have been approved for individual tutoring by the Academic Deans, Program Directors and/or Course Directors

+ Provide weekly office hours for students

+ Serve on appropriate College/Departmental committees/meetings as requested

+ Other Student Services duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean, Student Services

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong interpersonal skills are required and the successful candidate must consistently demonstrate the willingness and patience to work with students who are challenged by, and may be struggling to perform academically in, a graduate healthcare professions environment.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of a Master's degree in anatomy/embryology, biochemistry, microbiology/immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology and/or physiology, or other related biological sciences fields is required. 3-5 years of teaching at the college or junior college level is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Communication Skills

Outstanding oral communication and excellent writing skills

Computer Skills

Proficient computer usage skills. Proficiency with MS Office (Work, Excel, Outlook). Ability to meet with students through online platforms, such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.

Language Skills Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical AbilityIntermediate skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ Masters or better in Microbiology

Experience

Required

+ 3-5 years of teaching at the college or junior college level is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage product development group, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT), focused on developing solutions for patients suffering from structural heart disease. The candidate will join a fast-paced, dynamic team and the individual who fills it will play a pivotal role in the development of new therapies and devices, from concept through to human use.

The Senior **Specialist, Clinical Education** will develop clinical education materials in connection with clinical investigations.
**Key Responsibilities** _including but not limited to:_

PRE-PROCEDURAL, INTRA-PROCEDURAL, POST-PROCEDURAL CASE SUPPORT

+ Represent the Clinical Affairs Research Team during complex clinical trial cases with investigating physicians, hospital staff and clinical research coordinators by providing on-site, real-time guidance during clinical trial implants, including contingency planning to address unforeseen occurrences in support of assigned clinical investigations

+ Document procedural case observations for insights in investigating post procedural events. Support enrollment discussions and assistance with issue escalation with Principal Investigator and research team

EDUCATION SUPPORT

+ Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel on technical matters related to investigational products and procedures through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs

+ Throughout clinical investigations, provide physicians and medical staff with required follow-up support to ensure continuity of education and technical support related to all aspects of clinical research

+ Develop and continuously improve training materials, training tools, and curriculum, based on clinical trial experience

RESEARCH SUPPORT

+ Ensure device accountability by tracking the location of all clinical trial devices. Manage inventory to include par levels, expiration dates, and initiate shipments and returns of investigational products according to regulatory and company guidelines

+ Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback and recommend solutions on device iterations and new device development

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ A minimum of 5 years' experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience

+ Ability to travel up to 75%

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Clinician experience in intra-operative procedures acquired from Registered Nursing Degree curriculum (RN), or in positions such as Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/RCS), Radiologic Technologist (RT), Operating Room Technician (ORT), Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS)

+ Experience in interventional cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery

**Additional Skills:**

+ Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and ability to operate general office machinery

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

+ Full knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science

+ Full understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology

+ Full understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting

+ Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

+ Strict attention to detail

+ Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

+ Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects

+ Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

**COVID Vaccination Requirement**

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.