Clinical Coordinator and Practitioner Educator, Surgical Technology

Saint Joseph's University; Nebraska; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University is seeking a part-time Clinical Coordinator and Practitioner Educator for the Surgical Technology program. The role combines clinical education leadership with classroom instruction during a 9-month appointment, in collaboration with the Program Director and Allied Health leadership.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, student assessment, and coordination of clinical experiences across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of documented experience in OR scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology within the past five years.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum evaluation and student learning assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, evaluate students, and document progress across didactic, lab, and clinical settings.
• Visit students at clinical sites and coordinate with program directors and faculty.
• Coordinate clinical assignments, supervise student learning, and ensure site compliance.
• Develop and revise program curricula, syllabi, and assessments to support evolving practice skills.
• Lead and participate in program assessments, recruitment, retention, and marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Surgical Technology credential (NCCA-accredited)

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Coordinator and Practitioner Educator, Surgical Technology Time Type: Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Coordinator of the Surgical Technology (SUR) Program provides effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program. This includes but is not limited to review, revision, and implementation of curriculum, student recruitment and progression, simulation integration, and management of the program’s clinical activities. The Clinical Coordinator works closely with the Surgical Technology Program Director and the Executive Director of Allied Health Program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health (SNAH). This is a 9-month part time position with both clinical and teaching responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• (ability to perform with or without reasonable accommodations) Providing instruction, evaluation of students, documentation of progress, and periodic review of course content.
• Assist in student laboratory exercises offered at SJU – Lancaster.
• Visit students at assigned clinical sites on a frequency defined by the program director.
• Promotes and contributes to enhance the University’s high performing learner-centered environment.
• Facilitates didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction, using strategies that stimulate interest and maximizes student learning.
• Incorporates current theories, research, and practice into the design of instruction, including plans for development and revision of curriculum.
• Supervises and assesses student learning to achieve outcomes at the course and/or program level.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of courses, programs, and College strategies.
• Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through professional development that enhances teaching, learning and administrative capabilities.
• Demonstrates service to the SNAH, the University, profession, and /or community.
• Participates in faculty and leadership meetings within the SNAH.
• Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through participation in professional development that enhances teaching and learning.
• Assists in the daily operations of the program as instructed by the Program Director and/or the Director of Allied Health Programs.
• Models professional values in support of the mission, vision, educational outcomes, and strategic direction of the University.
• Performs other duties that may be in the best interest of the SNAH and University as requested by academic leadership.
• In addition to the job duties listed above, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the following:
• Responsible for the daily operations of clinical education including program administration, organization, and supervision of students to optimize program effectiveness.
• Facilitates frequent and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates in all program locations.
• Coordinates clinical assignments and experiences at the clinical affiliates.
• Monitors student compliance with site requirements.
• Contacts and evaluates clinical sites for suitability as a required or elective rotation experience and works with site representatives to identify suitable preceptors to supervise students.
• Ensures orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites.
• Ensures appropriate supervision/assessment of students is available at all clinical sites.
• Organizes and develops clinical curriculum needed for the development of evolving practice skills.
• Assesses the overall effectiveness of the clinical training for all students.
• Works with the Program Director to ensure that student clinical experiences are coordinated with didactic and laboratory education.
• Manages student issues according to program specific, SNAH and University policies.
• Collaborates with the Program Director and Strategic Enrollment Management in student recruitment, retention, and marketing efforts.
• Participates in periodic program assessments, such as continuous quality review, evaluation of program effectiveness and improvement of the program.
• Assists the Program Director in the training and onboarding of regular and adjunct faculty in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
• Contributes to the development, review, and revisions to program outcomes, curriculum, course syllabi, course evaluations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program.

Educational Requirements

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).

Associate's degree acceptable; Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Possess knowledge about the program’s curriculum and evaluation of student learning and performance.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.

Exceptional interpersonal skills.

High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required by the circumstances.

Flexibility in managing a dynamic and evolving academic program.

Pay Transparency

The hourly pay rate for this position is $35.70 per hour for the practitioner education duties. Additional compensation will be offered, commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission.

Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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