At a Glance
- Tasks: Consult on usability and human factors to enhance patient safety in healthcare.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving healthcare across Alberta.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to lead projects and innovate in healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety while working with frontline clinicians.
- Qualifications: Master's degree or relevant experience in user-centered design and usability testing.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Help improve patient safety across Alberta by consulting on usability, e Safety, and human factors within healthcare environments.
This Edmonton-based work combines field consultation with hybrid flexibility.
As a Human Factors Specialist, you independently apply evaluation and design methodologies to reduce human error and patient safety risk.
You will work with frontline clinicians and other end users to understand requirements.
Your recommendations address rooms, workflows, equipment, user interfaces, forms, and information systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely advice on emerging patient safety issues
- Conduct observations, job shadowing, interviews, and focus groups
- Perform formal and informal usability assessments
- Incorporate patient simulation into evaluations when applicable
- Develop detailed reports, presentations, prototypes, and recommendations
Requirements
- Relevant master's degree or qualifying education and experience
- In-depth user-centered design and usability testing knowledge
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills
- Ability to lead projects with minimal supervision
- Comfort working from home and onsite across Alberta
Bring human factors consulting, usability assessment, and healthcare analysis skills to patient safety initiatives across Alberta.
Patient Safety Human Factors Consultant in Edmonton employer: Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes patient care and quality improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers unique opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance patient relations across the province. Located in Alberta, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
