Sterile Processing Technician Lead Instructor (CRST or CSPDT) | Full-Time

 
Job #
A3BC9B2A-B188-443E-8ACD-93E599A673C4
Created
Sep 4, 2024 9:41pm
Location
Denver, Colorado
Instruct and implement the Sterile Processing Technician program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives. Provide oversight of quality and integrity of Sterile Processing Technician program.

Join Our Team as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician Lead Instructor!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sterile Processing Instructor to join our esteemed faculty. In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to inspire and guide students, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in their careers as Sterile Processing Technicians.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Monitor inventory and may order necessary supplies and equipment for the department.
  • Participate in Advisory Board Meetings to ensure externship concerns, student progress, student outcomes, and community satisfaction are communicated to the Faculty Coordinator and Campus Director.
  • Review curriculum and recommend to Corporate Education Department during program revision cycles.
  • Review textbooks and make recommendations to Corporate Education Department during textbook revision cycles.
  • Assist Career Services to ensure regular contact with sites and to document oversight and evaluation of students on clinical experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans.
  • Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
  • Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.    Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
  • Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals.  Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.  Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
  • Maintain student grades by established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
  • Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
  • Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
  • Assist and advise students with the Sterile Processing Technician program curriculum.
  • Monitor student academic progress and inform the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when a student’s grade average for any course drops below 77%.
  • Monitor students in the classroom. Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
  • May assist and coordinate externships for Sterile Processing Technician students.
  • The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or training from an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
  • Three (3) years of teaching experience and three (3) years of occupational experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or in a closely related field.
  • Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) certification 
  • Current license, certification, or other credentials required by local, state, and federal laws to work in the field.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS                                                  

  • $59,176 - $76,960 full-time annual salary
  • Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Program
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