Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technologist Program in Erie, Pennsylvania at Great Lakes Institute of Technology

We are seeking passionate professionals excited to give back to their career field. We are seeking those with a calling to make a difference in the lives of students an instructor/clinical coordinator in our Surgical Technologist program. This is a great opportunity to teach the next generation in the highly technical skills required in this field.

Position: Full-time and/or Part-time Instructors/Clinical Coordinator in the Surgical Technology department.

Schedule: Classes are taught Monday to Thursday; Friday is Teacher In-Service

Compensation: negotiable based on experience.

Job Summary:

This key role functions as both an Instructor and Clinical Coordinator by splitting the time between the two roles to ensure students are learning the course objectives and are supported through the educational process and by coordinating externship site opportunities and ensuring students are ready for that next step.

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Hands-on instruction in aseptic technique, surgical procedures, preparing supplies and equipment, and patient care
• Strict adherence to all accreditation standards, school policies, and approved curriculum
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote learning
• Monitor student records of attendance and progress reports; Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit course grade rosters to education office each block, according to established guidelines.
• Manage and document classroom behavior in regard to absenteeism, tardiness, and discipline.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students for academic advisement and tutoring.
• Prepare and submit to the Program Director and Director of Education prior to the first day of instruction, a course syllabus with daily outline that explains how the instructor will implement the course goal and objectives in accordance with school policies.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
• Participate in faculty meetings, faculty in-services, and school events, as assigned.
• Participate in quarterly graduation ceremonies.
• Retain students in program at a minimum acceptable standard.
• Ensures students are prepared to take national registry exams.

Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Working with the Program Director to coordinate clinical and externship assignments, ensuring appropriate clinical supervision at each site.
• Ensure clinical education effectiveness through a schedule of regular visits to the clinical affiliates and externship sites
• Working with the Director, developing new clinical and externship affiliates, including all contracts and paperwork, as required.
• Travel to extern sites as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit course grade rosters, according to established guidelines.
• Track clinical education behavior in terms of absenteeism, tardiness, and discipline.
• Ensure students are prepared to take national registry exams
• Coordinate with the Program Director and/or Director of Education to ensure the successful operation of the educational program.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills with attention to detail
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST), or a graduate from a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technologist program, or otherwise eligible to sit for the CST exam
• Minimum of 3 years of recent work experience in the scrub role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or 8 years of ST experience and 15 credits in general education
• Teaching/training others in the field of surg tech preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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