Surgical Technologist Educator

About the role

As a Surgical Technologist Educator, you will provide clinical education for surgical technologist caregivers and students within perioperative patient care areas, including orientation for new hires and transfers. In this role, you will promote caregiver growth and development through in-services, instruction, and other teaching methodologies. You will set standards and expectations through your conduct, work ethic, integrity, and character. While collaborating with the perioperative education team and leadership on educational initiatives, you will serve as a resource for caregivers by providing evidence-based information and research to support innovation in perioperative systems and assist Perioperative Educators with the clinical education of registered nurses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide surgical technology programs, including new hire orientation, competency assessments, the Surgical Technologist internship, ST needs assessment, and student project oversight.
• Function as liaison and as administrative, technical or operational resource for academic partners.
• Update, monitor and manage databases.
• Act as liaison with committees, employees and academic partners.
• Serve as a resource for caregivers by providing evidence-based information and research to support innovation in perioperative systems and assist Perioperative Educators with the clinical education of registered nurses.
• Support adherence to accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on the knowledge, skills, and learning levels of caregivers.
• Collaborate with nursing management plans and implement orientation for new hires.
• Identify learning needs and goals of caregivers.
• May assist in the interview process for new caregivers.
• Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
• Assist in the development of department-specific orientation and competencies.
• Coordinate continuing education, training programs, and caregivers’ development.
• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles.
• Lead enterprise initiatives related to process improvement and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with nursing management to identify clinical activities which facilitate professional growth of surgical technology caregivers and scrub nurses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• OR Associate’s degree and four years of related experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (Health Care Provider)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the Associate of Surgical Technologists
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Computer skills and experience with software applications, I.e., Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint
• Solid communication and customer service skills
• Ability to travel to various Cleveland Clinic locations and flexibility with hours worked

Preferred qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience
• Experience scrubbing multiple surgical cases across various units, including OR and GYN
• Preceptor (training) or lead technician experience
• Strong familiarity across multiple service lines and demonstrated proficiency in more than one specialty area
• Experience with Education
• Worked as an Instructor from a Surgical tech school

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Benefits Offerings

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.