Surgical Tech Educator - Perioperative Services

The Carle Foundation hiring for Surgical Tech Educator - Perioperative Services jobs in Elwin, IL, US

The Perioperative Services Surgical Tech Educator assists the perioperative services RN educator develop, plan, implement, and evaluate onboarding/educational programs to meet the needs of STs in the operating room at the main campus and to aide in the professional development of STs. Assists educators in Sterile Processing Department and Ambulatory Surgery Centers develop, plan, implement, and evaluate onboarding/educational programs to meet the needs of these areas and to aide in the professional development of these staff. Maintains open and active communication with medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental staff. Ensures the competency of all operating room STs. Assists the perioperative services RN educator maintain departmental education records for the main operating room in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory compliance. Assists with quality and infection control initiatives for perioperative services

• Develops objectives/competencies that are learner-oriented, relevant, realistic, and measurable.
• Considers current regulatory requirements, accreditation requirements, and current AORN/AST standards when identifying needs.
• Uses a variety of data collection sources/methods of identify staff learning needs.
• Considers/addresses learning barriers including participants’ beliefs and attitudes.
• Uses current best practice references/materials in teaching content, standard development and practice.
• Uses evidence based teaching/learning strategies to address identified needs and goals.
• Identifies the most appropriate clinical expert for teaching content.
• Selects and incorporates audiovisual materials that support the content being presented.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational offerings and uses data to plan for future initiatives.
• Considers current regulatory requirements, accreditation requirements, and current AORN/AST standards when identifying needs.
• Plans education activities in alignment with Hospital and Unit mission and vision.
• Functions as a role model, mentor, and instructor to clinical staff and preceptors.
• Coordinates the clinical orientation process for new ST staff, ensures competency module completion, and additional training as necessary.
• Accurately documents and maintains staff records of competence/performance using established criteria.
• Provides appropriate feedback and evaluation results to program/project leaders, managers, students, etc.
• Collaborates with staff and managers to develop a plan of action to resolve performance or knowledge deficits.
• Initiates and maintains positive and effective collaboration with clinical/multi-disciplinary staff, administrators and other educators.
• Participates in councils, committees, and workgroups as needed.
• Selects appropriate/effective communication tools (email, phone, & printed/posted materials) for specific situations.
• Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, reflective reasoning, application, and synthesis of knowledge.
• Demonstrates skills in locating referencing applicable references and research, seeking assistance from researcher, librarian, etc. when needed.
• Provides in-service and continuing education activities to operating room staff in collaboration with service line coordinators to maintain departmental goals and standards of care.

• Organize on-boarding for new Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants
• Maintain skills in the CST and SA role to perform scrubbing responsibilities for surgical cases.
• Organizes continuing education programs (speakers, videos, topics) for new and current staff to promote best practices.
• Maintain orientation and competencies log/forms for CST and SA.
• Creates and maintains the CST Residency Programs curriculum