Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the Surgical Technology Program Director, this is a 12-month contracted faculty position governed by the policies and procedures outlined in the faculty and staff handbook. The Clinical Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses within the Surgical Technology program and oversees the clinical practicum of the program. Actively contributes to the development, implementation, assessment and revision of the curriculum and program, including accreditation. The faculty demonstrates knowledge and implementation of higher education philosophy.

Essential Job Functions

• In conjunction with the Surgical Technology Program Director, provides primary oversight of all aspects of the clinical phase of the program and progression of students to graduation. This includes recruitment of clinical sites and clinical instructors, mentoring of clinical instructors, working to secure clinical affiliation paperwork, background checks and health requirement clearance for students to participate with clinical affiliates as well as management of faculty and instructors involved in the clinical education phase of the program. Collaborates with the program director to ensure all required clinical documentation for students is maintained on file and is accurate, current, and complete.
• Designs, develops, delivers didactic/clinical/laboratory instruction, and manages assigned courses including student assessment and academic advising; and coaches’ students and develops plans for remedial instruction or support as needed (Student Success Center). Builds and maintains strong relationships with clinical agencies through site visits and ongoing communication.
• Contributes to student and/or program academic assessment processes and activities related to ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation and institutional effectiveness with attention to the clinical phase (e.g. including peer, self, and course review; curriculum design, implementation, coordination and evaluation; program assessment; development, review and revision of program's mission statement, goals, learning outcomes/competencies; scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of student clinical performance; training clinical instructors and clinical staff on student supervision, instruction, and evaluation).
• Promotes the Surgical Technology program and profession to potential students and community.
• Remains current with trends, issues and practices in the discipline through active involvement in professional development/scholarly activities.
• Participates in those activities offered to the college and/or community which are in a faculty member's recognized area of expertise or those that are performed as an institutional assignment/service (including college committees as appointed or elected).
• Travel to clinical sites throughout each semester to observe students in the surgical technologist role.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency

Licensure/Certification Required:

Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Current CST credential through NBSTSA.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience Required:

Have a minimum of three years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years; Possess knowledge of the curriculum; Possess knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance

Type of Experience:

Demonstrated experience in clinical, laboratory or classroom setting in appropriate field. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated use of appropriate technology in the classroom. Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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