(Remote) Part-Time Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator - WVU Keyser, Division of STEM
(Remote) Part-Time Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator - WVU Keyser, Division of STEM
Description
The Division of STEM at WVU Keyser is currently accepting applications for a Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator.
About the Opportunity
This position supports the Surgical Technology program by serving as clinical coordinator. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for clinical site management, student placement and supervision, preceptor and faculty collaborator, compliance and accreditation, program evaluation and improvement.
What You'll Do
Clinical Site Management
• Identify, evaluate, and establish/maintain clinical affiliations with healthcare facilities.
• Secure and maintain current clinical affiliation agreements, ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and assess the quality of clinical sites to ensure they provide appropriate learning and diversity experiences for students.
Student Placement & Supervision
• Coordinate student assignments to clinical sites, ensuring equitable distribution and alignment with program objectives.
• Monitor student attendance and performance during clinical rotations, providing timely feedback and support.
• Serve as the primary liaison between students, clinical sites, and program faculty, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
Preceptor & Faculty Collaboration
• Recruit, orient, and evaluate clinical preceptors, ensuring they meet the qualifications set by ARC/STSA and the program.
• Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for preceptors to enhance the quality of clinical education.
• Collaborate with program faculty to integrate clinical experiences with didactic learning, ensuring a cohesive educational experience.
Compliance & Accreditation
• Ensure that all clinical activities adhere to ARC/STSA standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical placements, evaluations, and student progress.
• Assist in the preparation of accreditation reports and participate in site visits as required.
Program Evaluation & Improvement
• Collect and analyze data related to clinical education outcomes, using this information to inform program improvements.
• Participate in regular program assessments and contribute to the development of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate feedback sessions with students, preceptors, and faculty to identify areas for enhancement in clinical education.
Administrative Support
• Manage the scheduling of clinical rotations, ensuring alignment with academic calendars and program requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of clinical documentation, including student evaluations, competency assessments, and clinical logs.
• Coordinate meetings and communication among stakeholders involved in clinical education.
Pay Grade: 16
Length of Assignment: 10 Months (August 1 - May 31)
Work Hours: 15 Hours per Week
Qualifications
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); and
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Possess knowledge of the curriculum; and
• Possess knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse students and staff.
• Computer skills with in-depth knowledge of using popular MS applications.
Licenses/Certifications
• Valid driver's license to travel to off-campus locations.
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Description
The Division of STEM at WVU Keyser is currently accepting applications for a Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator.
About the Opportunity
This position supports the Surgical Technology program by serving as clinical coordinator. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for clinical site management, student placement and supervision, preceptor and faculty collaborator, compliance and accreditation, program evaluation and improvement.
What You'll Do
Clinical Site Management
• Identify, evaluate, and establish/maintain clinical affiliations with healthcare facilities.
• Secure and maintain current clinical affiliation agreements, ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and assess the quality of clinical sites to ensure they provide appropriate learning and diversity experiences for students.
Student Placement & Supervision
• Coordinate student assignments to clinical sites, ensuring equitable distribution and alignment with program objectives.
• Monitor student attendance and performance during clinical rotations, providing timely feedback and support.
• Serve as the primary liaison between students, clinical sites, and program faculty, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
Preceptor & Faculty Collaboration
• Recruit, orient, and evaluate clinical preceptors, ensuring they meet the qualifications set by ARC/STSA and the program.
• Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for preceptors to enhance the quality of clinical education.
• Collaborate with program faculty to integrate clinical experiences with didactic learning, ensuring a cohesive educational experience.
Compliance & Accreditation
• Ensure that all clinical activities adhere to ARC/STSA standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical placements, evaluations, and student progress.
• Assist in the preparation of accreditation reports and participate in site visits as required.
Program Evaluation & Improvement
• Collect and analyze data related to clinical education outcomes, using this information to inform program improvements.
• Participate in regular program assessments and contribute to the development of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate feedback sessions with students, preceptors, and faculty to identify areas for enhancement in clinical education.
Administrative Support
• Manage the scheduling of clinical rotations, ensuring alignment with academic calendars and program requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of clinical documentation, including student evaluations, competency assessments, and clinical logs.
• Coordinate meetings and communication among stakeholders involved in clinical education.
Pay Grade: 16
Length of Assignment: 10 Months (August 1 - May 31)
Work Hours: 15 Hours per Week
Qualifications
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); and
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Possess knowledge of the curriculum; and
• Possess knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse students and staff.
• Computer skills with in-depth knowledge of using popular MS applications.
Licenses/Certifications
• Valid driver's license to travel to off-campus locations.
Apply Now
Apply Now