Surgical Services Adjunct Faculty - Panama City, United States - Gulf Coast State College

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Job Title
Surgical Services Adjunct Faculty (Pool)


Job Description
APPLICANT MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO BE ELIGIBLE

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions.

It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all the duties someone in this position may perform.

All employees of Gulf Coast State College are expected to perform duties as assigned by Gulf Coast State College supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

The primary functions of this position are

• Must be knowledgeable of the adult learning theory and its application.
• Responsible as faculty to provide didactic, lab, and clinical instruction as assigned.
• Design and implement the curriculum plan to meet requirements for the Program.
• Conduct periodic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of courses and program objectives.
• Can render care in the operating room and maintains current preoperative care knowledge in the surgical technology field for patients of all ages.
• Provide program information, academic and/or career advising to current and prospective students.
• Serves as a liaison and resource for all clinical site staff and students.
• Is accountable to the Program Coordinator.

This position is sensitive and will require a criminal background check. Notice of E 'Verify participation


Essential Duties Summary

• Assist with the day to day operations and input of the surgical programs; reports needs for inventory/supplies to the assistant coordinator.
• Maintain current knowledge of discipline (via professional development), educational methodologies, CAAHEP/ARCSTSA accreditation standards and college and program policies and procedures.

o Exhibit and uphold the values of professionalism (as defined by AST/ASA) at all times.
o Comply with and demonstrate knowledge of policies contained in the most current Surgical Services Programs Manual.
o Comply with mandated CAAHEP/ARCSTSA accreditation standards and core curriculum.
o Participate in in-services, professional growth training, seminars and workshops as they become available.

• Provide academic and career advising to current and prospective students and assist with management of student folders as assigned.

o Counsel, advise, register or assist with registration for all surgical students.
o Maintain current student records and/or online advising program for student advisement.
o Counsel, refer, remediate, and tutor individual students as needed.

• Supervise and provide didactic and clinical instruction as assigned while utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitates student learning.

o Teach assigned classes, labs and clinic sessions on-campus and off-campus. Provide supervision of all assigned students and/or clinical groups.
o Prepare and maintain course syllabi according to program and college standards.
o Maintain and revise course content based on textbook changes, edition revisions or research.
o Update didactic, laboratory or clinical assignments to be relevant, demonstrating evidence based practices.
o Coordinate didactic material with learning activities between the clinic, lab, and classroom setting.
o Comply with course, laboratory and clinic requirements and assignments; post grades in a timely manner.

o Organize, create, and maintain all course related data such as attendance, records, grades, exams, and student evaluation of instruction.

o Design and administer exams. Maintain exam banks to be congruent with published learning objectives.

o Demonstrate competency in computer skills for didactic instruction and any computer skills required for the delivery of the components.

• Attend and participate in program, division and college /meetings committees; work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners.

o Attend and participate in surgical program faculty meetings and surgical program advisory board.
o Assist with program promotion and other clinical/educational meetings or activities.

• Assist with correspondence, surveys, reviews, and reports as delegated by the Program Coordinator(s).

o Orient and mentor new clinical adjunct faculty.
o Work as a team player within the surgical programs department.

• Assist with pinning ceremonies, graduation, student activities, and assist with application process to relevant state and/or national board examinations.
• Conduct conferences with students and provide written documentation for student files.

o Provide course specific midterm reports/advising for students as assigned.

• Cooperate with the Program Coordinator(s) in conducting periodic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of courses and program objectives.

o Propose adjustments to course and/or clinics based on assessment outcomes.
o Engage in self-evaluation activities and performance planning each academic year as defined by the Programs Coordinator and/or College.

• If credentialed as a CST only, may be required to supervise FA students in their assignments as a surgical scrub for core ST experiences and facilitate and coordinate their clinical rotation with their clinical surgeon preceptor or CSFA clinical preceptor delegate.

Required Qualifications
Associate Degree required minimum for hire.

Must have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

3 years of Operating Room experience either in the scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), or
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) - dual certification is preferred, with
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support).


Preferred Qualifications
Masters or Bachelor's degree


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to meet the Technical Standards requirements for the particular field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, and hear. Is frequently required to finger, handle, and feel.

The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to determine color of objects.

Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.) to moderate physical effort (up to 40 lbs). Combination sedentary and standing for long periods. Occasional walking. Manual dexterity and mobility. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

The employee has visualized the surgical settings in the classroom, lab and clinical settings and is capable of functioning within these physical conditions.

(Not All Inclusive)

Cognitive Qualifications Sufficient Reading, Language and Math Skills; intellectual and emotional functions necessary to plan and implement surgical care for individuals Demonstrate ability to comprehend and interpret written material; be able to make appropriate judgment decisions.

Follow written and oral/verbal instructions in English.

Possess short-term and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, mentally tracking surgical supplies; performing anticipation skills during the operation.

Synthesize information from written material and apply the knowledge to various situations.
Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment; synthesize information from written material and apply knowledge to clinical situations
Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations

• Develop case plans
• Make rapid decisions under pressure
• Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations
• Assist with problem solving

Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment; synthesize information from written material and apply knowledge to clinical situations

• Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations
• Develop case plans
• Make rapid decisions under pressure
• Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations
• Assist with problem solving

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, educational, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds

• Establish rapport with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
• Cope effectively with stress
• Cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner
• Cope with confrontation
• Demonstrate high degree of patience

Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and non-verbal form (speech, reading, and writing)

• The ability to interact and verbally communicate with others. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
• Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of basic written, grammar, and spelling skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.

Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room, to maneuver in small spaces and to perform procedures necessary for emergency intervention

• Move around in clinical operator work spaces, classrooms, laboratories and other treatment areas
• Able to stand, bend, stoop, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location, as much as 8-10 hours in rare circumstances, with minimum/no breaks.
• Able to lift a minimum of 20-25 pounds up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours.
• Ambulate/move around without assistant devices.
• Able to assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistant devices if called upon.
• Successfully complete a CPR for Healthcare Provider certification course.
• Climb stairs

Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective dental care

• Calibrate and use equipment
• Position patients
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Able to grip
• Bend at knee and squat.
• Reach above shoulder level
• Lift with assistance 150 pounds
• Exert 20-50 pounds of force (pushing/pulling)
• Successfully complete a CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification course

Normal, corrected or aid able - Auditory ability sufficient to interpret verbal communication from patients and health care team members and to monitor and assess health needs

• Hear activation/warning signals on equipment and cries for help.
• Hear telephone interactions
• Hear audible stethoscope signals during blood pressure screenings
• Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator's mouth/lips and within 20 feet.

Normal, corrected or aid able - Auditory ability sufficient to interpret verbal communication from patients and health care team members and to monitor and assess health needs

• Hear activation/warning signals on equipment and cries for help.
• Hear telephone interactions
• Hear audible stethoscope signals during blood pressure screenings
• Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator's mouth/lips and within 20 feet.

Normal, corrected - Visual acuity sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for patient assessment

• Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine suture onto needles and needle holders, with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses.
• Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Accurately read mm markings

Normal tactile sensitivity

• Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention.
• Manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination.

Ability to tolerate environmental stress

• Work with chemicals and detergents
• Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors
• Work in areas that are close and crowded

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
AS380P


Open Date
03/08/2023


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


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