Adjunct Faculty - Clinical and/or Lab Instructor - Sterile Processing

About the role

The Adjunct Instructor will provide direction, supervision, and instruction in clinical and/or lab areas, making expectations and objectives clear, and actively participating in teaching clinical and lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Select clients and/or experiences according to the clinical focus as outlined in the course syllabus when possible.
• Participate in teaching clinical and lab procedures.
• Aid students with clinical data interpretation.
• Conduct pre- and/or post-conference sessions each clinical day.
• Supervise students during clinical and lab hours and ensure adherence to program policies and standards.
• Record and maintain anecdotal notes on student performance.
• Provide ongoing constructive verbal and written feedback to students regarding their clinical and/or lab performance.
• Attend divisional, program, or level meetings as required.
• Inform the Sterile Processing Programs Administrator or course lead instructors of any agency problems/concerns.
• Discuss agency problems with the Program Administrator, where appropriate.
• Formally evaluate students on clinical performance in writing on the program evaluation form at midterm of each semester and at the end of each term.
• Hold private conferences with students for the review of clinical and/or lab performance evaluations.
• Participate in the divisional faculty evaluation process according to divisional policy.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with valid certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the Sterile Processing Technician or as an CRCST instructor or both within the last five years.
• AHA CPR BLS Certified and current.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in applied science.
• Experience with blended course instruction and development.
• Strong technology skills including knowledge of college procedures related to course instruction and management.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PeopleSoft, and Canvas Learning Management System.

Benefits

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.