Part-Time Surgical Careers Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator (Pool)

Part-Time Surgical Careers Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator (Pool)

The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Surgical Careers. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges’ commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.The Surgical Careers Center provides training for Surgical Technologist (ST) and Central Service Technologists (CST). Each track admits approximately 25 students. The ST program begins each summer and students complete a 4 course pathway, including approximately 500 hours of clinical practice in a hospital setting. The CST program begins each spring and students complete a 3 course pathway including approximately 200 hours of clinical practice in a hospital setting.The Adjunct Faculty Clinical Coordinator, in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, will provide lab instruction and clinical coordination and oversight for students in Surgical Careers programs.This position is a “pool” position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a “pool” of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and teach clinical skills labs as well as coordinate open lab practiceAssist in demonstrating and monitoring return demonstrations of clinical skills in structured laboratoriesMaintain inventory of instruments, instrument sets, equipment, and supplies for surgical career labsCollaborate to ensure maintenance of supplies and inventoryConsult with Program Coordinator as to the progress of students as neededMaintain accurate and current documentation of the progress of studentsProvide complete and timely progress reports to the Program Coordinator of student clinical performanceServe as a resource and liaison to the Manager and Educator at each clinical site assignedCounsel assigned students as neededParticipate in orientation and graduation processesFacilitate processes, ensure completion and review of required background checks, physical screenings, and immunizations for studentsObtain clinical sites and make student assignmentsMonitor and assess student performance during clinical rotationsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications

This is a part-time position requiring flexible hours and reliable personal transportation. Eligible personnel must meet the following qualifications:Possession of a Bachelor’s degree AND two years of applicable work experience OR an Associate degree AND six years of applicable work experience in surgical technology and instrument processing OR the equivalentCurrent Surgical Technologist CertificationMinimum 2 years operating room experienceDemonstrated teaching experienceEffective communication skillsCurrent Immunizations required of healthcare personnelCurrent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation cardPossession of a valid California Driver’s License (or ability to obtain one)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community-at-largeRecent work experience in surgical technologyUnderstanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community collegeExperience in directing the work of others and in providing positive problem-solving skillsAbility to adapt to the demands of an ever-changing environmentAbility to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilitiesKnowledgeable of and skillful in working under federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and proceduresProficient in the use of computers, and applicable software and databases

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