Part-time Faculty: Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Part-time Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor - JOB DESCRIPTION:

The surgical technology clinical instructor is responsible for delivering a quality educational experience, clinical observation & progress assessments for the students at the hospital clinical site. Clinical days will be 1-2 days per week, as assigned from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in partnership with the clinical site when assigning students to appropriate surgical cases.
• Assess student performance in achieving course objectives and communicate progress in a timely manner.
• Address student issues in a timely manner, including communicating issues to program director.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the clinical learning experience and the achievement of satisfactory progress.
• Provide a professional role model for students.
• Remain current in the surgical technology field and related information to teaching/clinical responsibilities with continuing education and professional development.
• Is responsible to assist the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to a surgical technologist.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Program Director or his/her designee.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain all health requirements & clinical onboarding, as required by our clinical sites.
• Opportunities to participate in the classroom and lab, providing instruction and leading discussion of your surgical specialty.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and clinical site staff.
• Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with Blackboard a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience in the scrub role or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two, within five (5) years prior to hire date.
• Requires current certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Joint Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

COMPENSATION: Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load.  Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program, and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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