Surgical Technology Site Coordinator

Community Care College seeks a Surgical Technology Site Coordinator to oversee the students during clinical rotations. Will provide quality clinical site evaluations, maintain student rotation paperwork, complete skills checklists, and more. Be a graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program with a current Certified Surgical Technology License. Must have a minimum of three years of field experience as a scrub tech. Associates Degree preferred. Ability to establish and maintain hospital relations.

Site Coordinators must be accessible to students and site coordinators via email, phone, Canvas, or social media as needed. The Coordinator will monitor and track individual student progress and provide direction while on site. This position reports directly to the Clinical Director.

Must possess the following:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain hospital relations
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
• 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

This is a full-time day position 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday (at the site getting students placed into surgery or at the campus to help teach in class or lab) and Friday 6:00am to 12:00pm (Grand rounds; helping students prepare for their board exams). Full benefits package! Licensed by OBPVS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain clinical sites. Work closely with Director and Career Services. Working with the students to help with job placement.
• Complete clinical evaluation forms
• Nurture site relationships through frequent site visits, phone calls, emails, etc.
• Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare including HIPPA, OSHA, bloodborne pathogens, and any other affecting Surgical Techs
• Complete skills checklist on all students prior to externship
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact positively with staff, students, faculty, and the public
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation on Hospital Sites
• Ensure students are scheduled in rotations, with the instructors input
• Offer tutoring assistance when necessary
• Assist with preparation of the National Certification exam
• Actively participate in meeting placement and retention goals
• Utilize and update classroom technologies
• Update clinical agreements when necessary
• Substitute in the absence of an instructor if needed
• Schedule site orientations and/or other necessary arrangements for beginning and continuing the clinical experience. Maintain detailed criteria for each site
• Responsible for notifying students of site changes and in the event of absence
• Oversee clinical experience, meet with coordinators, instructors, and students regularlywhen needed
• Attend graduation ceremonies and faculty meetings
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to the ST Clinical Director

Benefits:

• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Generous PTO policy, Vacation and Personal days
• Paid holidays, Birthday holiday, Bereavement, and Volunteer day
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan and 4% match
• Free monthly services

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahomas 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 Colleges 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.

Education & Experience:

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