Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor: Student Mentor

William Rainey Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William Rainey Harper College is seeking a Clinical Instructor to support Surgical Technology students during their clinical rotations. You will assign cases, coordinate with OR Educator/Charge Nurse for placements, and monitor student progress through site visits.

The role emphasizes professional conduct, patient and student safety, and providing timely feedback to learners. You will contribute to a positive learning environment and participate in ongoing professional development, including

Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate cases to each student when applicable or communicate with the OR Educator/Charge Nurse to determine appropriate student placement.
• Monitors each student's progress throughout the course of the clinical rotation, through weekly site visits or in the direction of the clinical site.
• Makes himself/herself available for students' questions and learning needs.
• Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for students.
• Promotes patient and student safety.
• Creates a positive and supportive learning environment, including being an advocate for the student's status as a learner.
• Makes systematic observations and objective judgements about student performance.
• Observes each student individually once a week.
• Completes a weekly electronic survey documenting the student’s progress.
• Gives each student timely feedback about his/her performance, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Meets regularly with the Program Coordinator to maintain productive two-way communication between the program and Operating Room personnel.
• Midway and at the end of each rotation, prepares a Clinical Evaluation Form, documenting the progress of each student.
• Provides feedback to the program about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the field and makes suggestions for program modifications or improvement.
• Participates in continuing education seminars and in professional development opportunities to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills.
• Attends two (2) meetings a year with the Program Coordinator and faculty to discuss program goals, policies and educational methodologies.

Job description

William Rainey Harper College is seeking a Clinical Instructor to support Surgical Technology students during their clinical rotations. You will assign cases, coordinate with OR Educator/Charge Nurse for placements, and monitor student progress through site visits.

The role emphasizes professional conduct, patient and student safety, and providing timely feedback to learners. You will contribute to a positive learning environment and participate in ongoing professional development, including