Surgical Technologist Clinical Preceptor

Description

The Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences is hiring a full-time Surgical Technologist Clinical Preceptor. The Surgical Technologist Clinical Preceptor serves as a clinical resource for students while students perform clinical tasks. It is not the expectation that the clinical preceptor acts as an instructor, but rather the clinical preceptor is responsible for the on-site supervision and assessment of the students while on clinical. The clinical preceptor connects classroom and clinical area and their knowledge guides students to manage clinical assignments, meet course outcomes, and articulate areas of opportunity and concern to the faculty member. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On site supervision and assessment of students at clinical site
• Manage student's progress on assignments
• Validate student completed case assignments
• Communication of student's compliance and work back to the faculty member
• Assess students compliance
• Facilitate student's orientation to facility
• Demonstrate understanding and upholds the policies and procedures of Swedish Institute and the Surgical Technology program
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the Intellectual

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Coordinates projects.
• Communicates changes and progress.
• Manages project team activities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal, Manages difficult or emotional student situations.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Meets commitments.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Supports organization's goals and values.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess the credentials required for a professional in the field (i.e. CST, RMA, etc.)

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (10) pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, and/or talk, or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. 

VISION REQUIREMENTS: There are no special vision requirements. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)· While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.· While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high precarious places. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.