Careers in Quality

Summary and Purpose of Position:

The Surgical Technology Program Director is responsible for the administration of the Surgical Technology Program and teaching Surgical Technology courses. The Program Director leads the program to maintain accreditation by CAAHEP. They prepare and submit the Annual Report to the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA), maintain and submit records as required by the accrediting agency, and convene the annual Surgical Technology Advisory Board. In addition, they maintain community partnerships, assist with faculty recruitment, lead curricular review, and supervises placement of students in the clinical setting. The Program Director provides input into the budget needs of the Surgical Technology program, applies for internal and external grants and perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair. The Program Director teaches in the classroom, in the surgical technology laboratory, and participates in college activities.

Function of Position:

Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Nursing Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. The successful candidate will bring expertise in surgical technology to MCC.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Organizes clinical rotations and schedules students for clinical rotations
• Ensures documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence. Collects, maintains, and evaluates clinical case spreadsheets for each clinical student, per Association of Surgical Technologists' requirements. These must be maintained for each student to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) certification exam at the completion of the program
• Serves as point of contact for clinical agencies
• Provides administration, organization, and may provide supervision of student clinical experience
• Performs site visits at clinical locations and periodically evaluates students' clinical performance with preceptor feedback
• Provides continuous quality review and improvement of student clinical experience
• Provides academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development of student clinical experience
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
• Advises students concerning academic, career and related issues according to contractual guidelines
• Assists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Assists department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multi-task
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• NBSTSA certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• Earned bachelor's degree or higher in Health Education, Nursing (or related field) from a regionally- accredited higher education institution
• Earned master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• Have a minimum of five years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Experience conducting and managing a surgical technology clinical and laboratory learning
• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent classroom, conference, and/or clinical teaching experience Curriculum development experience in the Surgical Technology field
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies Experience with program accreditation
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management
• The physical demands and working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently