Surgical Technologist Preceptor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Preceptor

• Directs overall goals and objectives for the practicum experience based on student outcome objectives provided by College faculty.
• Affords the student in applying theory to practice.
• Evaluates the student’s identified learning objectives.
• Affords assistance to the student in developing and improving performance.
• Utilizes appropriate teaching methods to assist the student in meeting his/her learning objectives.
• Facilitates an informal, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment in which to learn.
• Reviews the objectives of the course and the student's clinical objectives to determine the type of learning opportunities that will enhance student learning.
• Promptly communicates issues of concern or unsafe practice (student behavior, clinical skills, and/or student progression) regarding the student to clinical faculty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Instructor

• Utilizes classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students.
• Guarantees that the student has been presented with material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study.
• Safeguards the instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, and are properly maintained and in working order.
• Participates in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaging classroom for all students; maintains required certification and licensure.
• Actively participates in meetings, reviews, analyzes data, compiles reports, and meets academic and administrative deadlines.
• Maintains campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies' guidelines, along with internal policies of the company.
• Maintains strict adherence to school schedule.
• Notifies director of all incidents and/or issues immediately.
• Grades tests and submits grades on time to the registrar’s office.
• Maintains and cleans classrooms, laboratory areas, and faculty offices.
• Arrives for work, be in your classroom to greet students and begin class on time.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in surgical technology or related fields.
• Strong commitment to fostering student success and professional development.