Educator - Surgical Tech - Adjunct

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

The CST Educator at Singing River Health System will develop and deliver an engaging curriculum for Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assistant programs, using lectures, labs, simulations, and clinical rotations, aligned with accreditation standards.

This grant-funded temporary adjunct position requires collaboration with clinical sites and ongoing program development, with flexible hours including evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required; de-escalation training within 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience; CST practice preferred.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum for Surgical Technology and CST First Assist programs.
• Utilize lectures, labs, simulations, and clinical rotations.
• Evaluate student progress with written and practical assessments.
• Collaborate with preceptors and clinical sites for student learning.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to program improvement.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Shift

Monday - Friday (7am - 4pm)

Location

Singing River Healthcare Academy

Position Overview

Position Classification: Contract Adjunct; Temporary; Grant-funded

Funding Status: This position is supported by external grant funding and is contingent upon grant approval, continued funding availability, program needs, and enrollment demand.

Appointment Term: Temporary appointment for the duration of the grant-funded program period or as otherwise determined by organizational need.

Responsibilities

The CST Educator develops and delivers an engaging curriculum aligned with accreditation standards for Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assist programs. The CST Educator utilizes a variety of instructional methods including lectures, labs, simulations, and clinical rotations.

The CST Educator facilitates student learning through effective communication, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. The CST Educator evaluates student progress through written and practical assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.

The CST Educator collaborates with preceptors and clinical sites to ensure a seamless learning experience for students. The CST Educator participates in program development and continuous improvement initiatives. The CST Educator maintains accurate and complete student records.

The CST Educator will participate in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. The CST Educator serves as a resource and educator to their health care team on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information.

The CST Educator is cognizant of current research in their division of nursing practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence Based Practice initiatives. The CST Educator actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The CST Educator must be willing to adjust their hours as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Health Sciences, Education) preferred.

License

N/A

Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

Minimum (2) years of experience in a teaching environment. Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.

Reports To

Director of HR Operations

Supervises

Students/Apprentices

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area to provide education at the division level on various units and in a formal classroom setting – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.