Surgical Technologist Preceptor

The College of Health Care Professions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Rotation Preceptor - Surgical Technologist to support student learning through hands-on training. The successful candidate will hold CST certification and have at least 3 years of experience in surgical technology. Responsibilities include mentoring students, guiding their learning experiences, and ensuring a collaborative educational environment. This on-site role in Austin, Texas, promises meaningful engagement with future healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• CST certification required.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist is essential.
• Strong commitment to student success and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Guide student learning and provide practical experience.
• Facilitate a respectful learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with educational regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Certifications in surgical technology

Teaching skills

Student mentoring

Education

Associates Degree in surgical technology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Rotation Preceptor - Surgical Technologist

On-site position - NOT remote

Summary: The Clinical Rotation Preceptor reports to the Clinical Coordinator. Clinical education, under the supervision of skilled preceptors, provides students with the practical experience they need to develop as advanced practice skills. The most important responsibility of the preceptor is to socialize the student to the role of health care provider through both formal and informal education. The preceptor guides the student’s clinical learning experience, facilitates student autonomy, and acts as a role model.

This position also requires adherence to CHCP’s core values, which are the basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do. Our core values are a small set of timeless guiding principles, which we live by and include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Preceptor

• Directs overall goals and objectives for the practicum experience based on student outcome objectives provided by College faculty
• Assists the student in applying theory to practice
• Evaluates the student’s identified learning objectives
• Assists the student to develop and improve performance
• Utilizes appropriate teaching methods to help the student to meet his/her learning objectives
• Facilitate an informal, collaborative and mutually respectful environment in which to learn
• Review the objectives of the course and student’s clinical objectives to determine the type of learning opportunities that will enhance student learning
• Promptly communicate issues of concern or unsafe practice (student behavior, clinical skills, and/or student progression) regarding the student to clinical faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Instructor

• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students
• Guarantee that student has been presented with material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure the instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, and are properly maintained and in working order
• Participate in on-going faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaging classroom for all students; maintain required certification and licensure
• Actively participate in meeting, review and analyze data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines
• Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’, guidelines, along with internal policies of the company
• Monitor attendance of students and submit to registrar’s office before leaving work day/evening
• Prepare weekly lesson plans; follow syllabi to maintain a pace to meet requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to school schedule
• Notify director of all incidents and/or issues immediately
• Grade tests and submit grades on time to register’s office
• Maintain and clean classrooms, laboratory areas and faculty offices
• Arrive for work, be in your classroom to greet students and begin class on time

Required

CST

3+ years of experience working as a Surgical Technologist experience

Associates Degree in field

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in surgical technology or related fields
• Strong commitment to fostering student success and professional development

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