Instructor-Clinical Coordinator Surg Tech Program

About this role

Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Instructor-Clinical Coordinator Surg Tech Program who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.

The Clinical Coordinator/Instructor is a full-time faculty member responsible for the clinical coordination and instructional delivery of the Surgical Technology Program. This individual ensures full compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP standards through effective clinical oversight, and continuous quality improvement.

The role includes ensuring the delivery of curriculum, coordinating clinical education, developing and evaluating curriculum, and maintaining strong partnerships with clinical affiliates. The Clinical Coordinator provides direct instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, ensures timely and accurate assessment of student performance, and oversees the placement, orientation, and evaluation of students at clinical sites.

Additionally, this position ensures that all personnel involved in student education are appropriately oriented, qualified, and supported in their instructional roles. The successful candidate will be dedicated to excellence in surgical technology education, student success, and ongoing program development.

Nature of Work

The Clinical Coordinator must:

• Coordinate clinical education; and
• Provide administration, organization, and provide supervision of student clinical experience; and
• Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence; and
• Provide continuous quality review and improvement of student clinical experience; and
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development of student clinical experience; and
• Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites; and
• Coordinate the assignments of students to clinical sites.

Responsibilities may include didactic and laboratory instruction (in addition to clinical instruction) and direction and guidance of clinical instructors.

The Clinical Coordinator should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.

Responsibilities

skills, and abilities necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Clinical Coordinator/Instructor is expected to engage in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance their professional, instructional, and administrative competencies. This includes:

• ·        Required Accreditation Training:
• o    The Clinical Coordinator must participate in an ARC/STSA-sponsored Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators (AFE) Workshop within one (1) year of appointment.
• o    The AFE Workshop must also be attended within 12 months prior to any scheduled ARC/STSA site visit (initial or continuing, virtual or on-site).
• o    Attendance at an ARC/STSA accreditation workshop is required at least once every five (5) years to maintain current knowledge of accreditation requirements.
• o    Site Visitor Training.
• ·        Ongoing Development:

o The Clinical Coordinator should pursue ongoing formal training, CEUs, and professional development opportunities related to surgical technology, institutional professional development; and additional administrative, teaching effectiveness and surgical technology-related professional development

• o    Participation in relevant workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses through organizations such as ARC/STSA, AST, NBSTSA, and CAAHEP is strongly encouraged.
• These activities support the program’s accreditation status, ensure compliance with
• regulatory expectations, and model professional growth for students and faculty.
• Associate Degree, Surgical Technology (CAAHEP or ABHES accredited)- Required
• Bachelors Degree, Health Sciences, Surg Tech Education or related field-Preferred
• Valid CST License- Required
• The Clinical Coordinator/Instructor must:
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; and
• 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 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; and
• Possess knowledge of the curriculum; and
• Possess knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance.
• The associate degree should have a concentration in surgical technology.
• Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of New River Community and Technical College. Each employee’s position contributes directly to the achievement of these goals and the college's commitment to excellence.

Mission

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

Core Values

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and instill them in our students.

Respect

· Promote a culture of belonging.

· Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.

· Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.

· Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

Honesty

· Communicate openly and truthfully.

· Take responsibility for one’s actions.

· Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.

· Make decisions based on ethical principles.

Education

· Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.

· Facilitate the sharing of information.

· Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.

· Encourage curiosity.

· Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.

· Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

Community

· Actively engage with the local community.

· Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.

Accreditation Compliance & Program Leadership

· Maintain compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation standards.

· Support program evaluation, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.

· Participate in accreditation reporting and preparation for site visits.

Student-Centered Practice & Professionalism

· Serve as a role model for surgical technology students in both academic and clinical settings.

· Promote professionalism, ethical practice, and inclusive learning environments.

· Support student success through mentorship, availability, and constructive feedback.

Physical Demands