ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.
Review student success rates by class and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students. Conduct orientation for students to each clinical education site.
Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress. Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.
Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the Surgical Technologist program. Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan. Recommend changes to the Program Director.
Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students. Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department. Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.
May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.
Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in Surgical Technologist methods and techniques.
Perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist instructor.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in Surgical Technology from an institution accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Three (3) years of clinical experience in a Surgical Technology environment or four (4) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates from a Surgical Technology program.
Three (3) years of operating room experience in the scrub role within the last five (5) years or (3) years teaching in the field of surgical technology prior to employment.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying agencies (NCCA).
Must hold current teaching licenses, certifications or other designations as required by local, state and/or federal laws to work in the field.
Knowledge in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction and advising.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer skills.