Hospital Artist-in-Residence_

**Overview**_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_This position is responsible for engaging patients, caregivers and staff in creating art.Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.**Responsibilities**+ Plans and develops art workshops for patients, caregivers, and staff members.+ Teaches artistic skills to participants both individually as well as in a group.+ Creates a supportive and creative environment for those who participate in the art program.+ Adapts goals based on each individuals skills and abilities.+ Plans and purchases needed materials.+ Takes and keeps progress notes on participants and shares with health care providers.**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**+ Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.+ Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.+ Ability to work as part of a team of health care professionals.+ Ability to comfortably deal with a variety of people with sensitivity to cultural values and ethnic differences.+ Ability to be compassionate, mature and respectful.+ Ability to respond creatively to individuals, their moods and abilities.+ Ability to work with patients individually as well as in a group setting.**Qualifications****Qualifications** **Required**+ BA in art, an artist, or a former art student.+ One year experience in teaching art.+ Experience in active studio practice in creating art.**Qualifications (Preferred)****Preferred**+ Bi-lingual English/Spanish.+ Experience as an artist-in-residence.+ Experience working in a medical setting preferred.**Working Conditions and Physical Demands**_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._+ This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment.**Physical Requirements**Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, WalkingMulti-lingual Candidates Welcomed**_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_****EEO Statement**_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.__Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.__University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.__To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/__Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/__The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.__This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._**Requisition Number** _70456_**Reg/Temp** _Regular_**Employment Type** _Part-Time_**Shift** _Day_**Work Schedule** _We are open from 7 am - 7pm weekdays._**Location Name** _Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Kathryn F. Kirk Center_**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_**_State_** _UT_**Department** _HCH CST 60C WELLNESS CENTER_**Category** _Social Services_**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_