Part-Time Skills Instructor, Surgical Technology

Job Title: Part-Time Skills Instructor, Surgical TechnologyLocation: LSC-Tomball Health ScienceRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Part-TimeJob ID: 44647Commitment to MissionThis job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural BeliefsOne LSCStudent FocusedOwn ItFoster BelongingCultivate CommunityChoose LearningThe Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.Campus Marketing StatementLone Star College-Health Science BuildingLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.The LSC-Tomball Health Science Building is a 60,000-square-feet three-story complex that houses the Surgical Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Nursing and Pharmacy Technology programs. The facility provides numerous classrooms, a medical library, simulation labs, an operating room, a clean room, a sterile room and additional educational resources.Location address is 700 Graham Dr., Tomball, TX 77375.Job DescriptionPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Surgical Tech Skills Instructor works with faculty to provide students with hands-on surgical tech experience in a laboratory setting. Position assists the surgical technology faculty in providing learning activities and support that will lead students to the achievement of laboratory course objectives. Additional responsibilities relate to maintenance of the surgical technology lab and supplies. Skills instructors cannot provide teaching functions without a qualified faculty member being present.Essential Job FunctionsProvide assistance to Faculty in the laboratory; including, but is not limited to, mentoring students and demonstrating material covered in lectures, assisting with the preparation of materials for hands-on and classroom activities, inventorying, maintaining, and storing equipment, materials, and suppliesMonitor lab safety protocols and notify the Surgical Technology Program Director of incidents in the laboratory environment and equipment repair, maintenance and replacement needsEnsure learning environment enhances student intellectual and skills development; give students measurable actions to improve skills, verbal feedback in an objective manner and answer questionsAct as an ambassador of the Surgical Technology programResponsible for other related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to mentor students in the laboratory settingAbility to work independently without close supervisionKnowledge of FERPA and confidentiality regarding student progress and informationProficient use of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of the lab duties and responsibilitiesFlexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffPhysical AbilitiesThe work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.Work Schedule And ConditionsEquipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office and/or laboratory environment with exposure to safety hazards typical of that in a medical lab environmentRequired QualificationsCurrent Surgical Technology Certification from NBSTSAAt least 2 years of work experience as a surgical technologistSalaryHourly Pay Rate is $29.68Benefits Marketing StatementBy joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.Special InstructionsGo to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. 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