ST Educator

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University Hospital is seeking a ST Educator within Perioperative Administration to design, implement, and evaluate training for OR staff and orientation programs. The role involves clinical and classroom education, serving as a resource to improve patient care and teamwork across the unit.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology, CST or TS-C certification, and at least two years of surgical technology experience, with the ability to apply adult learning

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology.
• Certification CST or TS-C is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evaluate classroom and clinical instruction for OR orientation and ongoing education.
• Act as an educational consultant to improve teamwork, patient care and outcomes in the operating room.
• Model best practices in clinical practice and adult learning for staff development including supervisors and students.
• Collaborate with OR management to achieve department goals.

Skills

CST/TS-C certification

Surgical technology experience

Adult learning principles

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Job Title

ST Educator

Department

University Hospital | Perioperative Administration

Scope of Position

The ST Educator position is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational needs, and experiences in the Operating Room. The ST Educator provides support, education, guidance, direction and assistance to the patient care team in order to attain/maintain quality and safe care to patients in designated clinical areas. The ST Educator functions as an educational consultant within the Operating Rooms, working with teams to cultivate collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The educator provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of personalized car with a focus on positive patient care outcomes and the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care, through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The ST Educator demonstrates expertise in staff education, surgical technologist practice, patient care delivery, evidence-based practice and collaborates with other disciplines in professional development activities. The ST Educator incorporates knowledge in clinical practice and adult learning principles. The ST Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of direct and indirect care of patients through educational activities. The ST Educator is capable of analyzing complex patient care situations and co suiting and collaborating with all members of the health care team. The ST Educator serves as a role model and resource for all staff development including supervisors, leads, and students within the unit/department/organization. This position’s focus will be on accomplishing strategic and tactical goals/initiatives in the department/organization under the direction of OR management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology.
• Certification Required as CST or TS-C.
• A minimum of 2 years of surgical technology experience required.

Additional Information

• Location: University Hospital (0870)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: Varying Shifts
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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