Surgical Technology Instructor

Surgical Technology Program DirectorAs program director, this position is responsible for all aspects of the Surgical Technology program, including the program budget, participating in program faculty hiring decisions, maintaining program accreditation, providing subject matter expertise and actively participating in the curriculum development, revision and implementation process, providing face to face program knowledge training to the student group, utilizing materials generated during curriculum development and revision, and facilitating student assessment and program evaluation to determine effectiveness of instruction. Course delivery may include both face-to-face and online modalities. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and reports to the Dean of Health Professions. The Dean of Health Professions recommends appointment to the Provost, President of the College, and Board of Trustees.Key Performance IndicatorsMaintain current knowledge and consistently improve curriculumMaintain excellent certification pass ratesCollaborate with department faculty to meet goalsPropose and implement improvement ideasEssential FunctionsResponsible for all aspects of the Surgical Technology program, including the organization, administration, continuous improvement, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.Participates in faculty hiring decisions and facilitates faculty meetings per institutional requirements.Administers and leads Program Advisory Committee meetings.Maintains Surgical Technology program accreditation includes compiling of accreditation reports.Facilitates a program of student assessment and program evaluation to determine effectiveness of instruction and student achievement. Remains current with developments in the scholarship of teaching. Uses the latest supportive instructional technology and alternative delivery methodsMaintains knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and performing related tasks. Gains and maintains required professional certifications, including requirements related to applicable Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standard, and professional requirements for program and college accreditation, all within the designated timeframes.Teaches and educates students in accordance with needs, abilities, and identified potential, which includes: developing lesson plans and curriculum; developing learning plan materials; monitoring student progress to ensure academic success; assigning student grades; and teaching assigned subject(s).Prepares for assigned classes, including: develops course syllabi in current learning management system; organizes and maintains classroom(s) to facilitate learning; works with area healthcare organizations to deliver instruction at those sites; maintains and updates existing course curriculum to meet required accreditation standards.Performs institutional requirements, including: participating in events and meetings as required; orienting new instructors; and planning events to assist in advertising Mineral Area College.Works with Allied Health Admin Assistant to perform compliance activities such as: creating and entering TSA dataAssures faculty, including the clinical coordinator, General Education faculty members, Allied Health Navigator, and clinical partner preceptors are included in ongoing program planning and evaluation, per accreditation standards.Encourages student inclusion and engagement by incorporating student correspondence, student assistance/remediation with coursework, and student involvement in course and program planning.Mediates student grievances/complaints at program level.Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to recruit students. Markets the Surgical Technologist program, and participates in planning for expansion of the student pool.Develops and maintains relationships with regional healthcare organizational leaders. Works collaboratively with these and other external entities to promote student recruitment, retention, and job placement.Secure and maintain clinical training sites appropriate to support specific cohort sizes, ensuring adequate capacity, scope of procedures, and learning experiences to meet program and accreditation requirements.Negotiates and obtain fully executed clinical affiliation agreements with cooperating healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and accrediting body standards.Serve as the primary point of contact for all clinical coordination activities-including site placement, scheduling, communication with clinical partners, and resolution of site-related issues-until a Clinical Coordinator is hired.Following the hiring of a Clinical Coordinator, maintain administrative oversight of clinical site operations, ensuring continued compliance, adequacy of sites, and adherence to program standards and affiliation agreements.Communicate responsibly with students, colleagues, and community members.Perform other related duties and non-instructional activities as assigned.Maintain regular office hours.Participate on committees as designated by Mineral Area College.Perform departmental and divisional responsibilities.Maintain class schedules and dismiss classes only with prior approval from the Dean of Health Professions.Provide budget requests and input during the budget planning cycle to the Dean of Health Professions that will provide sufficient resources to students and staff.Must attend graduation ceremoniesRequired Behaviors, Competencies, and SkillsInterpersonal skills: Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under time pressures effectively to meet deadlines. Communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people both inside and outside of the organization. Ability to identify and express problems and develop solutions from alternative methods and procedures. Ability to understand directions, ask questions for clarification, and demonstrate appropriate action.Technical skills: Excellent computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software. Effective speaking and writing skills.ExperienceA Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Surgical Technology.5 years relevant scrubs experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten yearsPossess a credential in the field of Surgical Technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the public.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsWorking in professional education and health care environments and allied health lab setting this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion. Must maintain clinical eligibility including, but not limited to, current immunizations, drug screen, physical.