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Northwest College · 4 months ago

Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66,560/mo - $72,800/mo

3+ years exp

North-West College is part of Success Education Colleges, a leader in allied health education with over 58 years of experience. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the clinical experiences of students in the Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician programs, ensuring compliance with educational standards and facilitating the scheduling of clinical rotations.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Ensures that students are performing at appropriate academic level and following policy and procedures

Arranges for each instructor’s hours at the healthcare facility according to the number of students under his/her supervision

Assigns and schedules students for their clinical and externship experience

Assigns students according to healthcare facility needs

Prepares clinical/externship advisement packets containing documents for the healthcare facility and give to the student’s’ clinical instructor

Ensures that all documents (before, during and after clinical experience) are safeguarded and maintained for a minimum of five (5) years in compliance with current programmatic accreditation

Ensures that all documents needed by the students in order to begin their clinical/externship experience are current, complete and signed off

Ensures that all documents needed by the students in order to begin their clinical experience in the Operating Room are current, complete and signed off

Conducts orientation for students eligible to begin the clinical experience portion of the program

Instructs students on the organization, maintenance, and care of clinical documentation

Discusses general and specific rules of academic standing and attendance requirements at the affiliate sites

Instructs students on current HIPAA and PHI regulations, administer written test on the subject, document results, and maintain related paperwork

Assists the Program Director in orienting new instructors and staff

Substitutes for instructors as needed

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical Technology credentialOperating room experienceClinical documentation knowledgeCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsVerbal communication skillsConfidentialityIntegrity

Required

Thorough knowledge of the Surgical Technology and Central Service Technician programs and affiliate sites requirements, faculty and students obligations, and relevant clinical documents

Interacts effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and external customers of the College including Advisory Board members, clinical sites and externship and other off-campus sites

Exceptional customer focused skills. Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact. Commitment to the success of the students and the school

Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others

Solid writing skills to communicate effectively in memos, letters, and via email

Highly organized and detail oriented

Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to project voice and be clearly understood when speaking in front of a group

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities

Requires a credential in the field of Surgical Technology that is through a national credentialing organization accredited by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two, within five years prior to hire date

AS degree required in ST