Clinical Coordinator Surgical Technologist

Indianapolis Education and Support Srvcs Center

421 N Emerson Ave Greenwood, Indiana 46143

The Clinical Coordinator provides education and practice support to program specific students assigned to clinical areas. They will be responsible for the organization, administration of the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students enroll in the program.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

- Instructional Planning and Development Evaluates practice of surgical technologists and RNs functioning in the scrub role to determine educational needs. Based upon needs assessment, plans and prepares educational courses for orientation as well as in-services for continuing education.
- Education Identifies desired outcomes and plans/designs/develops/coordinates and provides didactic education/assignments, using adult learning concepts and instructional design principles to achieve desired outcomes. Develops and updates learning materials. Integrates didactic instruction with clinical training and demonstrations.
- Technical Competence Demonstrates technical competence in performing procedures, and proficiency in the operation, use, and maintenance of various types of equipment.
- Patient Care Promotion Evaluates the effectiveness and promotes the improvement of patient care through the evaluation of quality assurance and improvement activities. Reviews monthly results with the Medical Director, Director, and staff.
- Program assessment Assesses need for changes to keep educational material and classes up to date based on evidence-based practice, quality indicators, outcome data, and current accreditation standards.
- Student evaluation Assesses learners understanding of material and competency with skills in the classroom. Provides appropriate constructive feedback so that learner can improve.
- Communication Facilitates communication to all instructors assisting with programs, learners and departments affected by program content.
- Collaboration and Communication Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration to accomplish goals, maintains a positive approach, and works cooperatively with others. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure educational programs are aligned with organizational goals and strategic plan.
- Student Clinical Experience Coordinates and oversees clinical experiences for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Required 3 years practical surgical technology experience Required
- Required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Preferred 1 year prior teaching experience with preference for teaching experience as faculty in surgical technology program Preferred
- Preferred Associate's Degree
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .