Adjunct Instructor - Sterile Processing (Jennings)

Recent Jobs; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

SOWELA Technical Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for the School of Nursing & Allied Health to deliver Sterile Processing courses and supervise student clinical practice. The role emphasizes adherence to LCTCS policies, professional standards, and documented student outcomes.

The instructor will prepare materials, provide timely feedback, and ensure coverage of required competencies. A valid Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred and a background check is

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience in Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, RN, or LPN with OR/sterile processing experience.
• Certification as sterile processing technician preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach and direct instructional activities for sterile processing topics.
• Deliver course content clearly with evidence-based resources.
• Assess and provide timely feedback on tests and clinical performance.
• Record and report student progress toward course objectives.
• Supervise and evaluate students during clinical practice.
• Ensure compliance with policies and professional standards.

Skills

Infection control

Course delivery

Student assessment

Clinical supervision

Education

Certified sterile processing technician

Job description

College:SOWELA

Department:Academic Affairs

Sub department:School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
  • Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization.
  • Recognize inadequate infection control practices.
  • Upholds infection prevention measures.
  • Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives to the program director.
  • Course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials) to meet the outlined course learning objectives.
  • Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed.
  • Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students and notifies program director.
  • Able to deliver course content instruction in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.
  • Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids.
  • Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
  • Content expert in subject matter.
  • Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative.
  • Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests, assignments, and clinical performance.
  • Provides fair grading of student course work/clinical performance.
  • Assists with recording/tracking student completion, placement and retention rates.
  • Demonstrates appropriate work ethic (attendance, cooperation, etc.).
  • Utilizes the approved curriculum.
  • Provides sufficient practice with equipment to develop skill proficiency.
  • Follow recommended practices or industry standards ie. Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), AORN, or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Oversees students' clinical practice:
    • Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment.
    • Ensures clinical assignments enable students to meet the required clinical requirements as documented to meet graduation requirements.
    • Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures.
    • Performs continuous review of the effectiveness of the clinical sites and instruction of the clinical competencies.
    • Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting.
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
  • Assists with measurement of program and course student learning outcomes.
  • Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
• Professional Development Activities
  • Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities.
  • Participates in professional organizations.
  • Acts as a role model for sterile processing students.
  • Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.

Required Experience:

Two years of applicable experience: Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse with Operating Room and/or Sterile Processing experience.

Preferred Education:

Certified as a sterile processing technician.

Preferred Experience:

Teaching experience.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2023 Central Daylight Time

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