Sterile Processing Instructors; Part-Time

Sterile Processing Instructors (Part-Time)

Virginia Western Community College is seeking part-time Sterile Processing Instructors to teach students in a lab setting, grade, and manage online Canvas modules. The instructors will ensure students gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician Certification exam.

The responsibilities include delivering established course curriculum, lab set-up, lab safety, student monitoring, transfer of knowledge in support of certification preparation, and tracking equipment usage and inventory. Instructors will assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate in healthcare field or at least 5 years of experience working in healthcare field.
• Expert-level skills and abilities necessary to pass the Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician exam.
• Knowledge of local and regional health care facilities and systems.
• Detailed oriented and able to meet set deadlines.
• Expert skills, knowledge, experience, and education in the healthcare field.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with adult learners of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field and five years of work experience in a healthcare setting performing sterile processing or surgical technology duties preferred.
• Proven ability to provide instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of high level of student credential and institutional outcomes with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments preferred.
• Experience in teaching adult learners and working in Canvas or a similar Learning Management System preferred.

Virginia Western Community College is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The college prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.