Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Promotes evidence-based practice and research related to Surgical Technology and the educational processes utilized in training and development of staff. Uses effective design principles to assess, plan, deploy and evaluate educational interventions.
Utilizes adult learning principles and multigenerational learning theory to provide quality educational programs.
Orients new staff and instructs all levels of staff in equipment use, basic competencies, procedures and compliance.
Is responsible for ongoing development of clinical competencies and professional behaviors and communication. Facilitates critical thinking and provides training that builds on the technical and interpersonal competencies of staff.
Assures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities, and that employee files meet hospital and regulatory requirements.
Maintains effective working relationships among departments, managers, physicians and staff.
Responsible for maintaining an annual Preventive Maintenance schedule for all equipment.
Participates in the development and review of departmental practices.
Models purposeful, direct, and assertive communication with staff, peers, managers and administration.
Provides leadership and supports task forces and teams in promoting the goals of the department.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Surgical Tech Education.
High School Graduate
3 or more years of progressively responsible experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university or related field within 3 to 5 years.
Bachelors Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Associates Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Education and Staff development experience.
Previous experience in program leadership and development.
Required Licensure and Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology or Advanced Certification as Technologist in Surgery.
Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing.
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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