College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: Start of $43,000 with actual offer based on experience and education

Duties and Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules, and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
o Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
o Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
o Association of Surgical Technology (AST).
o National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Prepares and delivers lectures in the classroom.
o Leads and moderate’s classroom discussions.
o Facilitates online activities and communications.
o Administers and grades examinations and assignments.
o Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives.
o Reviews and updates course materials and/or books annually or as needed and makes recommendations to Program Director.
o Prepares course materials using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials).
o Organizes and updates teaching plans in accordance with the current Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
o Prepares and organizes course content to be accomplished in the allotted time for lecture/lab.
o Provides instruction to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed.
o Attends class on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students.
o Delivers course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.
o Demonstrates varied methods of content delivery and use of instructional aids.
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
o Content expert in subject matter.
o Promotes discussions, learning and individual initiative among students.
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments and clinical performance.
o Provides fair grading of student course work.
o Utilizes best practices and evidence-based practice in the classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical setting to ensure positive and consistent learning experiences for students.
o Accepts and completes assigned tasks/duties related to the requirements to maintain program accreditation.
o Contributes to academic and clinical content for curriculum planning and development of student experience.
o Assists with recording/tracking student completion, placement and retention rates.
● Clinical Coordinator Duties
o Responsible for organization, continuous review, planning development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students.
o Facilitates laboratory experiences and simulation scenarios.
o Oversees the functioning and scheduling of labs with other programs on campus.
o Tracks laboratory inventory and submits requests for required supplies/ instrumentation/ equipment to the program director and dean.
o Coordinates clinical rotations with the program director and clinical affiliates.
o Collects, organizes, monitors, and maintains all student required documentation for clinical rotations /externships. (Healthcare forms, mandatory training, CPR, etc...)
o Monitors and ensures proper documentation is entered into the online clinical documentation system to verify and validate students’ performance and that they are meeting clinical case requirements for graduation. (Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, AST).
o Orients self, students, clinical instructors and preceptors to program and clinical facility policies and procedures.
o Evaluates student performance in the lab, simulation, and clinical setting.
o Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in simulation and skills labs.
o Ensure inventory levels are maintained in a cost-effective way.
o Work with the Simulation Technician (SoNAH) and equipment companies to monitor and perform routine minor maintenance and repair on all lab equipment to ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order.
o Provides recommendations for budgeting and purchase of equipment, supplies and materials.
o Maintains a record of new equipment and of all repairs required and completed.
o Performs continuous review of the effectiveness of the clinical sites and instruction of clinical competencies.
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Maintains office hours as required.
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner (Nuventive, Course Reports, Student Clinical Passports)
o Participates in School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) monthly meetings and standing committees as assigned. May include serving as committee chair.
o Accepts SoNAH service assignments such as recruiting, pinning and graduation activities.
o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
o May serve on advisory boards/committees.
o May apply academic expertise in the local, state, or national community.
o May sponsor student activities or groups.
o Participates in workshops/seminars.
o Assists students with advising and counseling activities related to academic, career and job placement areas.
o Assists with special projects, tours or initiatives as needed.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
o Assist with student program application process.

• Professional Development Activities
o Maintains current professional credentials (CST, TS-C, CSFA, or CSA) to meet accrediting body requirements.
o Attends and/or presents at conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities.
o Maintains profession-specific continuing education requirements.
o Participates in professional organizations.
o Acts as a role model for surgical technology students.
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.
o Communicates on professional matters with media, government agencies and other professional bodies when asked.

Required Education:  Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency (CAAHEP/ABHES).
 Faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses must:
o Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA). (NBSTSA-preferred or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) credentials accepted).
o Possess a knowledge of the program’s curriculum and evaluation of student learning and performance.

Required Experience:  Three years of applicable experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Ability to use a computer for composing, storing, and retrieving information.
 Use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with patient care, students, other employees, and the public. This is normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, and handle or feel objects and controls.
 Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to grade and complete assignments.
 Plan, organize, and prioritize job duties to meet deadlines.
 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and parties outside of the college.
 Ability to work independently, problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
 Models’ professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and related.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: 

Preferred Experience: CST® and/or CSFA® through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Associate Degree or higher in Surgical Technology

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.