Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator

Company: Nevada Career Institute
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of Nevada Career Institute, North-West College, Glendale Career College, and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.

Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and overall effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician programs.

The Clinical Coordinator assigns and schedules Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician students to the College's affiliate healthcare facilities once the student has been cleared for their Clinical and/or Externship rotation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Ensures that students are performing at appropriate academic level and following policy and procedures.
Arranges for each instructor's hours at the healthcare facility according to the number of students under his/her supervision
Assigns and schedules students for their clinical and externship experience
Assigns students according to healthcare facility needs.
Prepares clinical/externship advisement packets containing documents for the healthcare facility and give to the student's' clinical instructor.
Ensures that all documents (before, during and after clinical experience) are safeguarded and maintained for a minimum of five (5) years in compliance with current programmatic accreditation.
Clinical/Externship Documents (Central Service department experience)Ensures that all documents needed by the students in order to begin their clinical/externship experience are current, complete and signed off.
Clinical Documents (Operating Room experience)Ensures that all documents needed by the students in order to begin their clinical experience in the Operating Room are current, complete and signed off.




Conducts orientation for students eligible to begin the clinical experience portion of the program.
Instructs students on the organization, maintenance, and care of clinical documentation.
Discusses general and specific rules of academic standing and attendance requirements at the affiliate sites.
Instructs students on current HIPAA and PHI regulations, administer written test on the subject, document results, and maintain related paperwork.
Assists the Program Director in orienting new instructors and staff
Substitutes for instructors as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician programs and affiliate sites requirements, faculty and students obligations, and relevant clinical documents.

Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College including Advisory Board members, clinical sites and externship and other off-campus sites.
Exceptional customer focused skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school.
Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to project voice and be clearly understood when speaking in front of a group.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a credential in the field of Surgical Technology that is through a national credentialing organization accredited by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two, within five years prior to hire date.
AS degree required in ST



Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.





Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer

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