Centralized Sterile Technician
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC
days
Sign-On Bonus

Program Coordinator, Central Sterile Processing

In addition to carrying out the duties of an instructor, a program coordinator provides coordination, oversight and leadership for an assigned program that leads to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. This individual is also responsible for program development, equipment and facilities, personnel, and financial responsibilities as outlined below. Minimum Qualifications You must possess the following: * Four years of experience with administrative and clinical procedures routinely performed by Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technicians. * Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Tech, HSPA, or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD) required. * Experience in post-secondary teaching or industry training within a health-related field, including but not limited to teaching courses, leading training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, or facilitating continuing education seminars. * Ability to work in a diverse environment. * Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software. Preferred Qualifications We would prefer you also possess: * Earned a degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. * Greater than four years of experience with administrative and clinical procedures routinely performed by Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technicians. * Certified Surgical Technologist credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). * CIS, CER, and/or CHL certification (s). * Previous supervisory experience. * Experience with distance learning and learning management systems (Blackboard). Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chair and approved by the Vice President. * Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful. * Adhere to the departmental course guidelines * Order supplies and materials for labs supervised and prepare lab activities and assignments as needed. * Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable. * Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc. * Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable. * Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course. * Coordinate didactic lab and/or clinical learning experiences. * Obtain appropriate clinical facilities as needed * Maintain, review and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary. * Make recommendations to department chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities. * Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise. * Provides assistance to advisees. * Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities. * Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees. * Use the computer and the college's student information system to assist advisees. * Follow up on all assigned advisees. * Attend training sessions relative to advising. * Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the department chair and then the Dean and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities. * Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position. * Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations. * Read professional literature. * Keep abreast of current technology. * Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings. * Participate in on-campus professional development activities. * Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures. * Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings. * Serve on committees as required. * Participate in college-wide activities. * Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable. * Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department. * Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings. * Recommend to the department chair teaching assignment for instructors. * Orient new instructors to the job's responsibilities and to the College's operations and policies. * Participate in interviews and recommend employment of full and part-time faculty. * Assist in employee evaluation through classroom visitation as requested by the department chair. * Assume responsibility for informing all program faculty about institutional policies. * Recruit credentialed and qualified part-time teachers for teaching assignments. * Assist the department chair in the preparation and supervision of departmental program budgets. * Approve requests for supplies, equipment and instructional materials as appropriate. * Maintain an equipment inventory. * Maintain equipment and facilities according to acceptable standards. * Assure the availability to program faculty of supplies, equipment and instructional materials. * Recommend to the department chair textbooks for adoption and supplementary materials for acquisition. * Oversee the development of course descriptions and outlines. * Prepare materials for recommended curriculum changes. * Prepare annual curriculum course schedules. * Recommend individuals to serve on advisory committees. * Assess, prepare, and implement annual outcomes and tactical goals. * Attend specialized training activities that enhance job performance and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. * Foster diversity, equity and inclusion with colleagues and students. * Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information. * Provide leadership of assigned team, lead efforts in recruitment, interviewing, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct departmental work. * Coordinate interdepartmental goals to ensure alignment with college goals and vision. * Coach and provide ongoing performance feedback to employees, set realistic and measurable performance goals and ensure employees have appropriate professional development opportunities. Effectively manage performance and assist employees to meet established College standards and expectations. * Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college. * Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes. * Demonstrated practice of fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and among your team, as well as experience working in a diverse environment. Physical Demands 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 will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment. * The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others. * The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools. * The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds. * The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies. * Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Workplace Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.