Trainer in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Trainer

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-42270
Position Category: Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Environmental Service Department
Posting Salary Range: $39.24 - $53.84 per hour with offer based on relevant qualifications and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: to be determined
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

As the trainer within the Environmental Service Department, your purpose is to deliver instructor- led trainings for new and experienced Environmental Services (EVS) employees. This position is responsible for coordinating EVS New Employee Orientation (NEO) activities; delivering formal classroom trainings; assist the Training Program Manager and the Sr. Trainer in gathering information for needs assessment; processing and recording training activities for EVS NEO and other employee training programs. The Trainer will also be responsible coordinating training logistics and assist in the design of training and training evaluation materials.

Function/Duties of Position

Coordinate and Deliver Training

• Provides training in patient care areas as well as the classroom
• Instruct class in formal instructor-led training for new and experienced learners: EVS NEO, Standard Work, and other trainings.
• Delivers specific training programs for EVS department, such as: Safety in Motion®, CHEST, and other approved programs.
• Make sure training meets instructional objectives
• Coordinate approved trainings and arrange for training rooms and equipment.

Assist in the design and development of courses and training material

• Assist Manager in the design and development of various courses and trainings for new and experienced employees in EVS.
• Evaluates EVS course content and training materials to ensure staff learn key objectives and concepts.
• Conduct training needs assessment under the supervision of the Manager. This includes interviewing subject matter experts, conducting job analysis, and various methods of research.
• Administers, and reviews course evaluations with managers that measure learner reactions to, and satisfaction with, a class and adjusts training accordingly.
• Develops and implements instructor-led courses as prescribed by Manager and updates training materials and course curriculum for a variety of EVS needs to meet instructional objectives under the supervision of the Manager.

Maintain accurate training records for all employees

• Enters information into Compass Learning Management System database for New Employee Orientation, Safety training, as well as training specific to position (required as on-going or as needed basis) records.

Provide support post-training

• Assist trainees individually as needed. This could include assistance with computer based trainings and basic computer skills training.

Development

• Keep current with the EVS and training industry by reading technological literature and attending seminars/conferences as appropriate.
• Become Member of one or several Departmental committees to enhance and suggest ideas for improvement
• Current membership in training organizations: AHE, ATD, E-Learning guild or Other organization

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; AND

• 1 year experience providing training, course design and web development including online courses, instructional design, technical writing, and understanding of theories, tools and methods of adult learning; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience; AND
• Strong presentation skills or public speaking experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong Presentation skills or public speaking experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written;
• editing proofing and visual layout/design skills;
• ability to work with diverse individuals and teams.
• Ability to monitor complex processes within policies and guidelines.
• Strong detail orientation with ability to make decisions based on big picture priorities and considerations.
• Ability to prioritize projects and support multiple department functions simultaneously.
• Ability to assess, design, deploy, and edit training materials.
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (Education, Writing, Communication, MBA)
• 3 years Adult Training experience (Classroom and Online Class Development) Healthcare systems experience
• CMIP CHEST Trainer

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Macintosh and PC operating systems, MS Office Suite
• Learning Management System (Compass or similar system)
• Knowledge of Environmental Services and Infection Prevention and Control Practices
• Training Methodologies

Additional Details

Office / Floor location- Working at desk/computer station 50% of time. Must be willing to move with laptop and/or mobile device. Other conditions to vary on project assigned. 80% of time spent walking or standing, frequent use of computers, pagers, phones, and other equipment as necessary. Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse group to meet hospital goals while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must be willing to work with sharps, blood and bodily fluid exposure risk, and perform environmental services technician tasks in the course of training.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)