Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (RN or CST) - Clinical Education - FT - Day

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (RN) to lead the education and development of the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program. The role requires guiding didactic, skills lab, and clinical experiences while aligning with accreditation standards.

The candidate must hold a BSN with RN licensure in Kansas, and a master’s degree is preferred. This role emphasizes program development, collaboration with Surgical Services, and mentorship of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred for consideration.
• Active RN license in Kansas (KSBN) or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers didactic, skills lab, and clinical experiences for the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program.
• Evaluates student progress, hours, cases, and exam scores and ensures accreditation requirements are met.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and select candidates for the apprenticeship program.
• Coordinate student transitions from the program to the Surgical Services department.
• Manage instructor resources, equipment, and program budgets, and monitor grants and funding.
• Collaborate with leadership and subject-matter experts to design and implement training solutions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory accreditation and privacy standards for education activities.
• Serve as mentor to clinical staff and identify growth opportunities and educational needs.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Audiovisual skills

Staff training

Communication

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill and competency that serves as a business partner and resource in the patient care setting and supports clinical development and ongoing training initiatives. This position administers the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program, including recruitment and selection of candidates, development and delivery of program instruction, scheduling of clinical experiences, collaboration with surgical services to ensure student success, evaluation of students and evaluation of the program, and adherence to the requirements of federal apprenticeship.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

5 years Direct care experience in a surgical/procedural setting. Required 2 years Registered Nurse experience Required 1 year Surgical Technologist or specimen processing experience Required Experience precepting or mentoring clinical staff Required Experience developing or delivering training Preferred Experience with EPIC Computer system Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates teaching/leadership skills using creativity, integrity, initiative and communication Demonstrates ability to use basic audiovisual skills. Ability to train clinical staff.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse - KSBN Required Certified Nurse Educator - NLN - Magnet Preferred or Certified Nurse Operating Room - C&CI - Magnet Preferred or Certified Surgical Technologist - Magnet - NBSTSA Preferred Basic Life Support - BLS Required

What you will do

Develops, teaches, and evaluates courses within the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program, including didactic, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Ensures all course content supports eligibility for accreditation. Manages instructor resources, equipment, and inventory for the Surgical Technology Apprenticeship Program. Monitors student progress throughout the program, including class hours, clinicals hours and cases, and exam scores. Collaborates with Surgical Services to provide clinical experience to students and evaluate student performance. Advertises, recruits, screens, interviews, and selects candidates for the program. Coordinates student transition from the program to the Surgical Services department. Collaborates with the Apprenticeship intermediary to ensure all requirements of the apprenticeship program are met. Provides documentation and information to apply for and carry out grants. Organizes advertisement, recruitment, and retention for the Surgical Tech program. Works collaboratively with leadership and subject matter experts to understand desired performance, assess learning needs, and develop appropriate training solutions. Participates in orientation and ongoing educational needs as a presenter and content designer. Incorporates regulatory accreditation requirements into improvement projects. Manages multiple projects concurrently, maintaining details and meeting deadlines. Stays involved in identifying process and staff efficiencies within the patient care setting. Takes action to stay abreast of current and evolving learning trends, instructional methods/techniques and emerging technologies. Maintains fiscal responsibility for assigned educational activities. Serves as a mentor to clinical staff, and identify growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing clinical staff. Maintains current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.

Travel Requirements

10% Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability Hybrid Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Employment

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

About Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.