Sterile Processing Technician Instructor - PT Faculty

Description

The Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences is hiring an experienced a part‑time Sterile Processing Technician Instructor. The Sterile Processing Technician Instructor will be responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress towards course objectives and for the periodic review and updating of course material.

• Possess a credential in the field of central service or sterile processing technician through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or has a current CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential issued by HSPA
• Coordinate completion by students of all clinical competencies, and ensure that all of the objectives are met during the duration of clinical rotation.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement.
• Teach the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and relate the instruction to career and employer’s expectations.
• Implement evaluation for outcomes assessment, and achieve established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• May travel to relevant medical facilities, community venues, as required, in support of curricular activities.
• Accurately maintain attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, share pertinent information with the Program Director.
• Attend faculty meetings, in‑service meetings, graduation and other college events as required by the College.
• Ensure that there are sufficient and a variety of clinical sites for students to be placed during their clinical rotation.
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the program.
• Work in conjunction with the Program Director to assess and record student paperwork related to clinical experiences.
• Work in conjunction with the Program Director to coordinate the clinical portion of the program including medical files.
• Conduct preceptor‑ship duties as needed.
• Assist Program Director and Clinical Instructors with hospital orientations as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
• Teaching and facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach and control the behavior of students.
• Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to gather data, file information, and prepare reports.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong administrative and customer service skills.

• Associate's Degree or higher (Required)

• Sterile processing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Surgical processing: 2 years (Required)
• Classroom experience preferred, not required.

• CRCST or CIS or CHL (Required)