Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (RN or CST) - Clinical Education - FT - Day

Full-time, first shift (days, less than 12 hours per shift), 40 hours per week. Exempt position.

About the role

The Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competency that serves as a business partner and resource in the patient care setting and supports clinical development and ongoing training initiatives. This position administers the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program, including recruitment and selection of candidates, development and delivery of program instruction, scheduling of clinical experiences, collaboration with surgical services to ensure student success, evaluation of students and evaluation of the program, and adherence to the requirements of federal apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Develops, teaches, and evaluates courses within the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program, including didactic, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Ensures all course content supports eligibility for accreditation.
• Manages instructor resources, equipment, and inventory for the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program.
• Monitors student progress throughout the program, including class hours, clinical hours and cases, and exam scores.
• Collaborates with Surgical Services to provide clinical experience to students and evaluate student performance.
• Advertises, recruits, screens, interviews, and selects candidates for the program. Coordinates student transition from the program to the Surgical Services department.
• Collaborates with the Apprenticeship intermediary to ensure all requirements of the apprenticeship program are met.
• Provides documentation and information to apply for and carry out grants.
• Organizes advertisement, recruitment, and retention for the Surgical Tech program.
• Works collaboratively with leadership and subject matter experts to understand desired performance, assess learning needs, and develop appropriate training solutions.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing educational needs as a presenter and content designer.
• Incorporates regulatory accreditation requirements into improvement projects.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently, maintaining details and meeting deadlines.
• Stays involved in identifying process and staff efficiencies within the patient care setting. Takes action to stay abreast of current and evolving learning trends, instructional methods/techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility for assigned educational activities.
• Serves as a mentor to clinical staff and identifies growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing clinical staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.
• Travel required: 10%.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 5 years direct care experience in a surgical/procedural setting.
• 2 years Registered Nurse experience.
• 1 year Surgical Technologist or specimen processing experience.
• Experience precepting or mentoring clinical staff required; experience developing or delivering training preferred.
• Experience with EPIC Computer system preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates teaching/leadership skills using creativity, integrity, initiative, and communication.
• Demonstrates ability to use basic audiovisual skills.
• Ability to train clinical staff.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN required.
• Certified Nurse Educator - NLN, Certified Nurse Operating Room - C&CI, or Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Carrying: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Crawling: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Crouching: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Feeling: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Handling: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Hearing: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Kneeling: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Lifting: Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Pulling: Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasionally (1-3 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Standing: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Stooping: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Talking: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Walking: Occasionally (1-3 hours).

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Chemical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Combative Patients: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Dusts: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Electrical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Explosive: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Mechanical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Needle Stick: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Radiant Energy: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Hazards (other): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Vibration: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely (less than 1 hour).

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is quiet and distraction-free, allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Hybrid scope: No. Position is not patient-facing.