Surgical Technology Instructor Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Description Summary Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide quality instruction in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings and to assume responsibilities designed to enhance the Surgical Technology program at Johnston Community College. The Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty is under the authority of the Dean, CE Health Sciences Programs and is responsible for instructing and evaluating the Surgical Technology program noncredit students, that will result in students achieving academic success. Knowledge & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Deliver effective instruction that uses a variety of instructional techniques to assist students in developing Surgical Technology skills, instruction, supervision, and timely assessments of the student's progress in meeting program requirements Assist ST Coordinator with program development, improvement, evaluation, and recruitment/career fairs. Assist with selection of textbooks, instructional materials, equipment, and supplies. Assist in activities and cultivate relationships with appropriate local industry representatives to ensure program success.

Maintain complete, accurate, and accessible files and records, daily attendance, and other paperwork and reports as requested and in a timely manner. Assists regulatory compliance and meet clinical site mandates for vaccines, drug screens and background checks. Assumes a leadership role in the development of non-credit programming opportunities in Short-Term Training, including CEU's as appropriate.

Conducts routine site visits. Attends Advisory Committee meetings. Maintain updated syllabi and other course documents that reflect expected student learning outcomes.

Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students. Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas. Accept other duties as assigned Conduct classes in accordance with local and state curriculum guidelines including class, lab and clinical.

Participate in the recruitment of students for the program courses and career fairs. Participate in registration, advising and orientation for program courses. Reviews students meet the requirements for class and clinical regarding health, criminal background checks, drug screens and clinical agency vaccine requirements.

Attend staff meetings and mandatory college meetings. Maintains program equipment and supplies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the institution, with reference to the mission and the open-door policy.

The ability to problem-solve and work directly with a diverse population of learners. Effective written and public speaking skills are required. Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment and be accountable for assignments.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and work effectively with people from all socioeconomic/education levels and ethnic groups. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education 1)Possess a minimum of an Associate Degree, as a Surgical Technologist or Operating Department RN; and 2) Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning or willing to obtain.

3) Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency or three years as an RN with perioperative nursing and 4) Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology for Surgical Technologists through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Experience Minimum: total of three years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years. Additional Information Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.