Surgical Technology Tenure-Track Faculty & Clinical Coordinator at Parkland College in Main Campus

Job description

Essential Job Functions: Teaching Functions Teach surgical technology program courses which include components of the surgical technology fundamentals and practice. Teach sterile processing certificate program courses. Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college. Collaborate within the department and within the college; and commitment to improvement strategies for the college, program, and profession. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established outlines of the college. Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepare course syllabus for each course and distribute it early in the term; routinely update course materials. Maintain regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provide assistance to students in a timely manner. Maintain open lab hours for students to practice skills in preparation for practical exams. Provides verbal and written feedback in an objective fashion and gives students measurable actions to improve skills. Possess knowledge of the curriculum and the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance. Provide and implement quality instruction in the laboratory in an organized manner. Completes continuing education and/or courses in surgical technology, teaching methodologies, and distance education annually. Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts. Answer student questions. Operate audio-visual equipment. Manage the surgical technology lab in compliance with college safety policies. Follow and enforce program and college policies and procedures. Evaluate and grade students during practical exams. Enter grades into Online Learning Management System (Cobra) and input course materials. Enter attendance data to the Online Learning Management System (Cobra). Enter midterm and final grades according to college procedures. Maintain compliance with FERPA, Title IX, Accessibility Services requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable college and program policies and procedures. Clinical Coordinator Functions Instruct, supervise, and evaluate students in the clinical setting by visiting and/or being on-site at the clinical facility as required by the clinical affiliate. Provide verbal and written feedback in an objective fashion and gives students measurable actions to improve skills in the clinical setting. Coordinate student placement at approved clinical sites including creating semester clinical rotation schedules, developing and monitoring semester clinical schedules, and grading clinical paperwork and assignments. Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites. Create lab and clinical experiences in the electronic document and case log system (Platinum Planner) and monitor and approve student progress. Communicate with clinical preceptors and reviews student evaluations to determine student strengths and weaknesses. Conduct frequent student conferences to review clinical evaluations and clinical progress leading to clinical competence. Coordinate clinical education experiences including scheduling, contacting education departments for hospital orientation requirements, monitor student clearing process for background check, drug screens, health records, and facility clinical education requirements. Act as a liaison between all clinical facilities and the program director coordinating communication with clinical sites to ensure patient and student safety. Establish a clinical organization and management system containing policies and procedures consistent with the school’s and system’s overall policies and procedures. Communicate student progress to the program director. Provide a clinical handbook to clinical affiliates which includes student work policy, attendance policy, assessment criteria, and pr