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Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator

**Summary of Job Description:** This will serve as a detailed outline to define the work that needs to be performed in a job and the functions that an associate is accountable for. (

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 and 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.

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).

Contributes to student and/or program academic assessment processes and activities related to ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation, as well as 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

List the **minimum** education, licenses/certifications, training, work experiences and languages required to perform the essential functions of the position.

**Education Qualifications** – List the minimum amount of education required to perform the essential functions of the position. If you will accept a combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree, do NOT list a degree as required. See appendix entitled “Fields of Study” for the list of options from which you must select.

Required** **Minimum Education:

Associates

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

Preferred** **Education:

Bachelors

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.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]