Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator/Lab Instructor- NWC/Riverside Campus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

· Ensures that students are performing at appropriate academic level and following policy and

procedures.

· Arranges for each instructor’s hours at the healthcare facility according to the number of

students under his/her supervision

· Assigns and schedules students for their clinical and externship experience

· Assigns students according to healthcare facility needs.

· Prepares clinical/externship advisement packets containing documents for the healthcare facility

and give to the student’s’ clinical instructor.

· Ensures that all documents (before, during and after clinical experience) are safeguarded and maintained for a minimum of five (5) years in compliance with current programmatic accreditation.

· Conducts orientation for students eligible to begin the clinical experience portion of the program.

· Instructs students on the organization, maintenance, and care of clinical documentation.

· Discusses general and specific rules of academic standing and attendance requirements at the affiliate sites.

· Instructs students on current HIPAA and PHI regulations, administer written test on the subject, document results, and maintain related paperwork.

· Assists the Program Director in orienting new instructors and staff

· Substitutes for instructors as needed.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Thorough knowledge of the Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician programs and affiliate sites requirements, faculty and students obligations, and relevant clinical documents.

· Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College including Advisory Board members, clinical sites and externship and other off-campus sites.

· Exceptional customer focused skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school.

· Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.

· Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email.

· Highly organized and detail oriented.

· Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to project voice and be clearly understood when speaking in front of a group.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Requires a credential in the field of Surgical Technology that is through a national credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

· Requires a minimum of three (3) years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two, within five years prior to hire date