Instructor, Surgical Technology - Adjunct (Re-advertised)

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:

Duties/Functions:

• Provide hands on instruction in laboratory and clinical settings.
• Supervise students during laboratory practice and clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate and reinforce surgical skills, aseptic technique, and safe practice.
• Evaluate student competency, technical performance, and professional behavior.
• Provide timely feedback to support student learning and skill development.
• Utilize appropriate teaching strategies to support a variety of learning styles.
• Maintain current knowledge and practices within the surgical technology field.

• Ensure a safe and effective learning environment in lab and clinical settings.
• Monitor student compliance with program policies, clinical site requirements, and safety standards.
• Support proper use and care of equipment and supplies in the laboratory.
• Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress, concerns, or incidents.

• Participating in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and competency in the surgical technology field
• Maintaining current credentials or licensure as required by the program or accreditation standards
• Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance instructional and clinical teaching skills.

• Maintaining a safe, organized, and effective laboratory learning environment, including upkeep of assigned equipment and supplies
• Supporting safe practices and compliance with clinical site policies and requirements
• Maintaining student records (e.g., clinical evaluations, skills assessments, attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using college-approved systems (e.g., Canvas and other required platforms)
• Complying with all applicable college, program, clinical agency, state, and federal rules and regulations

• Addressing student concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Promoting student success and accountability in laboratory and clinical settings
• Assisting students in developing technical skills, clinical judgment, and professional behavior
• Referring students to appropriate program, campus, or community resources when needed
• Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Education Required:

• Graduate with an AAS in surgical technology program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• Current certification in surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (e.g., CST) ·

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field

KSA Required: