Description

Community Care College is searching for a Surgical Technologist Instructor Substitute! Must have a current Certified Surgical Technologist License with a minimum of three years of scrub experience. Associates Degree preferred. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with above-average computer skills and the ability to establish and maintain hospital relations. Excellent Surgical Technology Instructors are committed to education and passionate about the field. 

ST Instructors will provide quality classroom and lab instruction for students, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in their chosen field. Substitute, As Needed, potentially Monday through Friday days. Licensed by OBPVS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Stay updated on current trends in healthcare, including HIPPA, OSHA, Blood born pathogens, and any other affecting Surgical Techs
• Evaluate the students’ clinical ability in accordance with the program’s established criteria
• Maintain current knowledge of the program’s objectives and standards and participate in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness
• Maintain student attendance records
• Student Tutoring – One-on-one when the need arises
• Prepare lecture material in advance; know exactly what you are going to say to the students
• Include all curriculum in lecture, and ensure the students know what to study for exams
• Clean and organize classroom and lab after each use
• Ensure consistency with ST team members when teaching lab skills

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through its three campuses: Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all faculty, staff, and administration: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with above-average computer skills
• Ability to establish and maintain hospital relations
• Highly developed interpersonal skills 
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills 
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills 
• Energy, creativity, and initiative 
• Resilience, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm 
• Passion for surgical technology education and instilling surgical conscience in students
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and dedication to excellence in career college education
• Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision 

Education & Experience:

• CST license
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program with a current Certified Surgical Technology certification
• Associates Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of field experience as a scrub tech
• Experience in adult education and development a plus