"Part Time Surgical Technology Lab-Clinical Instructor"

Part Time Surgical Technology Lab-Clinical Instructor

Company: Blinn College

Job Location: Bryan, Texas

Category: Surgical Technology

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Requisition Number: 2023103F

Salary Range: Per Faculty Schedule

DBM Rating: na

Job Category: Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: 01/15/2024

Campus: RELLIS

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Security Sensitive?: Yes

Objective

To instruct students based on the standards provided by ARC/STSA. Visit clinical sites to evaluate students. Assist the Program Director as needed either in the classroom or in the clinical setting.

Essential Duties

Under the direction of the Program Director, the clinical instructor will:

• Ensure students meet required clinical case requirements for graduation per accreditation standards
• Evaluate students in the clinical setting
• Disseminate, monitor, and collect student documentation required for clinical externships
• Attends participates in meetings and committees as required
• Maintain CST credential at all times
• Function as a member of the team in a proactive, ethical, respectful, and responsible manner
• Practice strong interpersonal communication
• Ensure students demonstrate safe patient care

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organizational skills a must.

Computer skills a must.

Proficient in day to day surgical technology duties.

Preferred Experience and Training

Applicant must have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the operating room.

Physical Requirements

Applicant must be able to stand for long periods of time while evaluating students.

Applicant must be able to pick up instrument pans that could weigh 25lbs.

Required Degree, License or Certifications

Applicant must hold the CST certification from NBSTSA.

Special Notes To Applicants

Travel to clinical sites for established externships is required. Check on clinical students to ensure they are getting their cases. As such, reliable transportation is essential to function in this role.

Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College's Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college's course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf