Instructor, Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing & Clinical Coordinator - Tenure Track - Fall 2026

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

1d • $58,046 - $89,166

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator, in cooperation with the Surgical Technology Program Director, will provide a safe and educational experience for the students in the clinical setting. The clinical coordinator will also act as a liaison between clinical sites and the college, secure new clinical sites, and be a resource for the clinical site instructors.
Organizational Relationships: Clinical Coordinator works closely with the Surgical Technology Program Director, hospital staff and administration, and students.
Responsibilities:
Fall Semester with Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing Students: Teach and test the lab competencies to all students in both programs. Maintain necessary stock of supplies for both Las Vegas and Reno clinical labs. Teach online didactic portion of Sterile Processing program. Coordinate time for student orientations at clinical sites. Coordinate time for badging of all students for clinical sites. Ensure the following documents are in order prior to spring semester. Background checks completed and filed with clinical sites. Immunization records filed with clinical sites. Any other documentation required by clinical sites. Coordinate operating room observation during fall semester conduct observations. Coordinate time for a tour of the operating room. Participate in tour of operating room. Ensure clinical site affiliation agreements are up to date. Attempt to secure additional clinical sites. Make student assignments to clinical sites for the spring semester. Other duties as assigned by Director.
Spring Semester: Teach and test lab competencies for the Sterile Processing students. Teach online didactic portion of the Sterile Processing program. Ensure all documentation is in order for prior to (Spring Semester) Sterile Processing students attending clinical rotation. Gain and maintain a good relationship between CSN and clinical sites. Be a resource for clinical instructors. Consult with Surgical Technology Program Director as needed. Implement changes to improve current processes and experiences. Seek out additional clinical sites. Act as clinical instructor at assigned clinical site.
Summer Semester: Act as clinical instructor at assigned clinical site. Gain and maintain a good relationship between CSN and clinical sites. Be a resource for clinical instructors. Consult with Surgical Technology Program Director as needed. Implement changes to improve current processes and experiences.
Additional Duties and Expectations: Participate in continuing education seminars and in professional development opportunities in order to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills. Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for students. Makes himself/herself available for students’ and instructors’ questions and learning needs. Report any missed time and/or day(s) immediately to the Surgical Technology Program Director. Check your CSN email on a weekly basis. Grade assignments in a timely manner. Input grades in CANVAS in a timely manner. Meeting all classes/clinical externships at the time, place and length of time contracted. Teaching courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course. Provide each student with a course outline at the beginning of each course, which may include the following information: The goals, objectives, and content for the course of study. Required and supplementary textbooks to be used. Attendance requirements. Behavior and discipline requirements. Planned schedule of examinations, field trips or other special activities. Out-of-class assignment policy. Method of evaluating student process toward an achievement of course goals and objectives, including the method by which the final grade is derived. Information about office hour availability and appointment procedures. Other information, which advises students of those requirements established by the instructor and Surgical Technology Program. Director for meeting the course objectives. Other duties as assigned by the Surgical Technology Director.

Requirements

• The Surgical Technology Program Clinical Coordinator must meet the qualifications as set forth by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
• Hold a current CST or CFA (Certified Surgical Technologist or Certified First Assistant).
• Minimum of three [3] years of experience in the operating room in the scrub role or three [3] years of current experience as an instructor of surgical technology or a combination of both.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Experience teaching and/or working with diverse student and staff populations.
• Experience developing and implementing field trips for undergraduates to local/regional areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Teach and test the lab competencies to all students in both programs.
• Maintain necessary stock of supplies for both Las Vegas and Reno clinical labs.
• Teach online didactic portion of Sterile Processing program.
• Coordinate time for student orientations at clinical sites.
• Coordinate time for badging of all students for clinical sites.
• Ensure the following documents are in order prior to spring semester. Background checks completed and filed with clinical sites. Immunization records filed with clinical sites. Any other documentation required by clinical sites.
• Coordinate operating room observation during fall semester conduct observations.
• Coordinate time for a tour of the operating room.
• Participate in tour of operating room.
• Ensure clinical site affiliation agreements are up to date.
• Attempt to secure additional clinical sites.
• Make student assignments to clinical sites for the spring semester.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.
• Teach and test lab competencies for the Sterile Processing students.
• Teach online didactic portion of the Sterile Processing program.
• Ensure all documentation is in order for prior to (Spring Semester) Sterile Processing students attending clinical rotation.
• Gain and maintain a good relationship between CSN and clinical sites.
• Be a resource for clinical instructors.
• Consult with Surgical Technology Program Director as needed.
• Implement changes to improve current processes and experiences.
• Seek out additional clinical sites.
• Act as clinical instructor at assigned clinical site.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in professional development opportunities in order to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills.
• Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for students.
• Makes himself/herself available for students’ and instructors’ questions and learning needs.
• Report any missed time and/or day(s) immediately to the Surgical Technology Program Director.
• Check your CSN email on a weekly basis.
• Grade assignments in a timely manner.
• Input grades in CANVAS in a timely manner.
• Meeting all classes/clinical externships at the time, place and length of time contracted.
• Teaching courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course.
• Provide each student with a course outline at the beginning of each course, which may include the following information: The goals, objectives, and content for the course of study. Required and supplementary textbooks to be used. Attendance requirements. Behavior and discipline requirements. Planned schedule of examinations, field trips or other special activities. Out-of-class assignment policy. Method of evaluating student process toward an achievement of course goals and objectives, including the method by which the final grade is derived. Information about office hour availability and appointment procedures. Other information, which advises students of those requirements established by the instructor and Surgical Technology Program. Director for meeting the course objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Surgical Technology Director.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed