Description

General Description:

The instructional staff must be responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress towards course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a credential in the field of central service or sterile processing technician through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or has a current CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential issued by HSPA
• Coordinates completion by students of all clinical competencies, and ensure that all of the objectives are met during the duration of clinical rotation.
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
• Teaches the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and relates the instruction to career and employer’s expectations.
• Implements evaluation for outcomes assessment, and achieves established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• May travel to relevant medical facilities, community venues, as required, in support of curricular activities.
• Accurately maintains attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, shares pertinent information to the Program Director.
• Attends faculty meetings, in-service meetings, graduation and other college events as required by the College.
• Ensures that there are sufficient and a variety of clinical sites for students to be placed at during their clinical rotation.
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the program.
• Works in conjunction with the Program Director to assess and record student paperwork related to clinical experiences.
• Works in conjunction with the Program Director to coordinate clinical portion of program including medical files.
• Conducts preceptor-ship duties as needed.
• Assists Program Director and Clinical Instructors with hospital orientations as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
• Teaching and facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach and control the behavior of students.
• Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to gather data, file information, and prepare reports.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented with strong administrative and customer service skills.

Requirements

Education: 

•  Associates Degree or higher (Required)

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 4 years (Preferred)
• surgical processing: 2 years (Required)
• Classroom experience preferred, not required.

License/Certification:

• CRCST or CIS or CHL (Required)