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Northwest Kidney Centers seeks Clinical Education Coordinator to support the Education team in a full-time, on-site position (SeaTac, WA).

Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday, On-site.

Purpose

The Clinical Education Coordinator supports the delivery of clinical education programs by administering orientation, training, and ongoing competency initiatives for dialysis staff at Northwest Kidney Centers (NKC). This role integrates administrative coordination with hands-on clinical training support, contributing to the development of staff skills, adherence to clinical standards, and successful execution of education programs.

The Coordinator collaborates closely with Clinical Educators, leadership, and cross-functional departments to manage training logistics, maintain educational systems and materials, track program outcomes, and ensure efficient operations. The role promotes a high-quality learning environment through organization, communication, and proactive support of departmental goals.

Duties

1. Orientation and Clinical Training Coordination:

• Coordinate logistics for new hire clinical orientations, including schedules, materials, and orientee tracking.
• Set up and maintain orientee files, training records, and completion documentation.
• Assemble and prepare materials and simulation supplies for classes and skill labs.
• Support educators during simulations, including dialysis machine setup, teardown, and lab maintenance.
• Monitor and assist orientees during classroom and hands-on skills training.
• Perform routine machine disinfection and support equipment readiness.
• Manage testing processes, including grading, tracking scores, and maintaining reporting data.
• Complete post-orientation documentation, reporting, and issuance of completion certificates.

2. Workshop and Program Management

• Coordinate workshops and training events (e.g., Preceptor 101 and other assigned programs).
• Schedule classrooms, confirm speakers and attendees, and manage enrollment processes.
• Prepare materials and oversee post-session documentation and follow-up.
• Support ongoing education initiatives aligned with department priorities

3. Program Administration and Operational Support

• Maintain education calendars, rosters, and departmental scheduling tools.
• Coordinate use of classrooms and conference spaces for training activities.
• Order, manage, and maintain inventory of educational and office supplies within budget.
• Maintain simulation lab, training resources, and overall education environment.
• Monitor incoming education requests and coordinate appropriate responses

4. Education Systems. Reporting and Compliance

• Track and report training participation, competency results, and program throughput.
• Maintain and update educational content platforms (e.g., K-Net, MS Teams).
• Manage regulatory processes such as WA DOH technician attestation.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with educational and training standards.
• Compile survey results and generate reports to support continuous improvement efforts.

5. Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Clinical Educators and leadership on annual training plans and program improvements.
• Coordinate training announcements and communications to leadership and staff.
• Host or support check-in meetings with leadership and preceptors to assess progress.
• Contribute to process improvements and support departmental initiatives

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active Patient Care Technician certification (CCHT or CHT) and WA DOH certification required
• Associate degree or 2+ years of related administrative, clinical, or education coordination experience preferred
• Experience in dialysis or healthcare education environments preferred

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Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE): 

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans: Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
• Delta Dental & Vision Services Plan 
• 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match 
• Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans 
• Life & AD&D Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays.  Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation.  Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  

Preboarding Requirements:  At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), and employee health screenings. Employment with NKC is contingent upon successful completion of these requirements. These checks ensure we are following regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team. 

 Please note: To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.