Surgical Technologist Educator

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Surgical Technologist Educator, you will provide clinical education for all Surgical Technologist caregivers and students within perioperative patient care areas, including orienting new hires and transfers. This role promotes growth and development of caregivers through in-services, instruction and other forms of teaching methodologies. There are multiple options for professional development in this role, such as certifications, advanced education, distinguished educator certificate and simulation fellowships. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00AM - 3:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Collaborate with other members of the perioperative education team and leadership for various educational initiatives. Work as a resource person for caregivers by providing current information, based on current literature, and disseminating current research which provides an environment for innovative changes in perioperative systems. Assist Perioperative Educators with the clinical education of registered nurses. Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on the knowledge, skills, and learning levels of caregivers. Collaborate with nursing managers to plan and implement orientation for new hires. Identify the learning needs and goals of caregivers. Assist in interviewing new caregivers. Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities. Assist in the development of department-specific orientation and competencies. Coordinate continuing education, training programs, and caregiver development. Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles. Lead enterprise initiatives related to process improvement and problem resolution. Collaborate with nursing management to identify clinical activities which facilitate professional growth of surgical technology caregivers and scrub nurses. Serve as a resource person for identified perioperative projects. Participate in and lead work teams related to process improvement or problem resolution. Advocate for caregiver training components of new strategic initiatives pertinent to the clinical area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, communications, healthcare administration or a related field.
Two years of related experience.
An associate's degree and four years of related experience may substitute the bachelor's degree requirement.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Computer and software skills.
Ability to travel to various Cleveland Clinic locations and flexibility with hours worked.

Nice To Haves

Preceptor (training) or lead technician experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other members of the perioperative education team and leadership for various educational initiatives.
Work as a resource person for caregivers by providing current information, based on current literature, and disseminating current research which provides an environment for innovative changes in perioperative systems.
Assist Perioperative Educators with the clinical education of registered nurses.
Design, direct, implement, and evaluate educational offerings based on the knowledge, skills, and learning levels of caregivers.
Collaborate with nursing managers to plan and implement orientation for new hires.
Identify the learning needs and goals of caregivers.
Assist in interviewing new caregivers.
Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
Assist in the development of department-specific orientation and competencies.
Coordinate continuing education, training programs, and caregiver development.
Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles.
Lead enterprise initiatives related to process improvement and problem resolution.
Collaborate with nursing management to identify clinical activities which facilitate professional growth of surgical technology caregivers and scrub nurses.
Serve as a resource person for identified perioperative projects.
Participate in and lead work teams related to process improvement or problem resolution.
Advocate for caregiver training components of new strategic initiatives pertinent to the clinical area.