What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technology Instructor (Part Time) position at Community HigherEd?
Job Details
Description
Community Care College is searching for a Surgical Technologist Instructor! Must have a current Certified Surgical Technologist License, Bachelor’s preferred, with a minimum of three years of scrub experience. 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. This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday days, 25-28 hours per week. 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
- Complete skills checklist on all students before students attend externship
- 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 program’s effectiveness
- Assist with curriculum development
- Maintain student attendance records
- Write tests and quizzes; grade papers, tests, workbooks, and reports
- Student Tutoring – One-on-one when the need arises
- Plan and schedule field trips and guest speakers
- Evaluate the student/patient charts weekly
- Research and update subjects, teaching materials, and teaching aids regularly before making final changes. Discuss with the supervisor to be consistent with other ST team members
- 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
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
- Minimum Associates Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three years of field experience as a scrub tech
- Experience in adult education and development a plus
