Surgical Technologist Educator

Cleveland Clinic

21d•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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Surgical Tech Educator provides comprehensive clinical education for surgical technologist caregivers and students across perioperative patient care areas, including orientation for new hires and internal transfers. This role promotes caregiver growth and development through in-services, instruction and varied teaching methodologies while setting clear standards and expectations through professional conduct, integrity and strong work ethic. The educator collaborates closely with perioperative education team members and leadership on educational initiatives, serves as a clinical resource by disseminating current evidence-based practices and research and supports innovative improvements in perioperative systems. The position also assists perioperative educators with clinical education for registered nurses and provides surgical technologist education across all Northeast Ohio sites, traveling between locations as needed to support system-wide initiatives and ensure consistent, high-quality perioperative education. A caregiver in this role will work full, 8hr days from 7:00am to 3:30am.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related field and two years’ experience OR Associate’s degree and four years of related experience which may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the Associate of Surgical Technologists required

Nice To Haves

Preceptor (training) or lead technician experience

Responsibilities

Design, direct, implement and evaluates educational offerings based on the knowledge, skills, and learning levels of caregivers.
Collaborates with nursing managers to plan and implement orientation for new hires.
Identify learning needs and goals of caregivers.
May assist in the interview process for 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 caregivers’ 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 leads work teams related to process improvement or problem resolution.
Advocate for caregiver training components of new strategic initiatives pertinent to the clinical area.