Part time-Surgical Technologist

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Type of Position:
Adjunct Faculty
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement.

The University of Arkansas
- Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for Adjunct in the Surgical Technology Program. University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

The Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty is responsible for instruction of students in the program where applicable in accordance with established policies, procedures and established ARCSTA guidelines. The position reports directly to the Program Director. Must have current certification or licensure. Will collaborate with the Clinical Managers, the Schedule Coordinator and/or the Educational Coordinator for the Operating Room. Will possess good interpersonal skills in relating to students, clinical personnel and physicians.

• Deliver approved curriculum
• Monitors each student's progress throughout the course of the day
• Makes herself/herself available for students' questions and learning needs
• Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for students
• Promotes patient and student safety
• Creates a positive and supportive learning environment, including being an advocate for the student's status as a learner
• Makes systematic observations and objective judgments about student performance
• Gives each student timely feedback about his/her performance, providing suggestions for improvement
• Meets regularly with the Program Director to maintain productive two-way communication between the program and Operating Room personnel
• Discusses student evaluation with each student's preceptor(s)
• At the end of each rotation, prepares (or supervises the preparation of) a Clinical Evaluation Form, documenting the progress of each student
• At the end of each rotation, discusses the Clinical Evaluation Form with each student, attempting to provide guidance for future performance
• Provides feedback to the program about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the field and makes suggestions for program modifications or improvement
• Monitors and assures program compliance
• Be available in person, by phone, or other methods of communication to respond to students in a timely manner as problems arise
• Maintains current level of knowledge through participation in educational and in-service programs, workshops, and professional affiliations
• Maintains office hours; and
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current credential in surgical technology (CST)
• Must be capable of teaching both the clinical and didactic aspects of the program
• Teaching experience preferred
• Post-secondary education experience desired
• Must also meet all regulatory and corporate qualifications
• Must have the knowledge and ability to judge student competence
• Requires strong attention to details and a positive professional attitude
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist

• License or Certificate
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents may be submitted during application process if available.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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