Surgical Technology Instructor

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• An Associates Degree in Surg Tech (required)
• 4 years of work as a Certified Surg Tech (required)
• Current ST certification (required)
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction (required)
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles (required)
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment (required)
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices (required)
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback (required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues (required)
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities (required)
• Frequently (80% or more of workday): Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision), communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday): Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday): Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason, use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks, safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations, demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility, use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion, work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously, gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position, foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• 401K (with match)
• tuition benefits
• PTO