Surgical Technology Program Director And Clinical Coordinator

Responsible for oversight, administration, organization, supervision, and quality review of the Surgical Technologist Program and Clinical coordination between the College and industry partners.   1) Contribute to curriculum planning and development including clinical experiences as outlined in Accreditation standards.  

2.  Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence

3. Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders to provide continuous quality review and improvement of student clinical experience  

4. Ensure adequate orientation and onboarding of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites to the program's requirements. 

5. Coordinate the assignments of students to clinical sites

6. Coordinate staffing and scheduling of clinical education programming. 

7. Responsible for maintenance, completion, and submission of all accreditation or state reporting.    

8. Prepare and complete course and program assessment initiatives including ICCB reporting

9. Participate in enrollment and community outreach initiatives

10. Prepare and recommend annual budget requests or needs through Perkins

11. Assist students as needed, linking them with support or wrap around services as needed.

12. Schedule and conduct regular meetings with program faculty and industry partners

13. Coordinate with institutional research office to collect, analyze and provide data reports of the program as required or requested by the college.

14. Develop and implement student recruitment initiatives to maintain a healthy student enrollment pipeline to and through the program 

15. Other duties as assigned.Education:     Must be a graduate of an education program in Surgical Technology by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.  Associate in Applied Science required, Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred. Must possess and maintain credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies. The Program Director should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities. The Program Director should participate in an ARC/STSA sponsored accreditation workshop at least once every five years.

Experience:   Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.   A minimum of five years experience either in the operation room scrub role or as an educator in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past ten years.

Skills:             Strong knowledge of Surgical Technology concepts and procedures.  Demonstrate excellent communication leadership, organizational, and time management skills. Display attention to fine details and comfort with utilization of multiple computerized databases.  

Personal:       Ability to work as well as a member of the Allied Health Team.  Demonstrate the Allied Health Mission through interactions with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the general public.  Approach tasks with a positive and professional demeanor.  

Physical:        Be in good physical condition.  Be able to lift 40-60 lbs.  Be able to drive in and                             out of College district.  Attend and participate in enrollment initiatives.