Surgical Tech Educator - Surgery
Central Maine Medical Center
Location
Lewiston, Maine
Quick overview
The Surgical Tech Educator collaborates with leadership to assess, design, and deliver clinical education programs for surgical technologists and students. They also serve as a resource for evidence-based practice, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives within the perioperative department.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid NCCT or CST certification and current BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include five to seven years of surgical technologist experience, two years of educator experience, and an associate's degree.
Job description
Overview Department
- Operating
- Room
- Schedule:
- Full-Time,
- Day
- Hospital:
- Central
- Maine
- Medical
- Center
- Location: Lewiston, ME Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Responsibilities
The Perioperative Surgical Tech Educator exemplifies professional Surgical Technology practice. This position collaborates with Perioperative Leadership to meet the clinical education needs of the surgical technologists and surgical technology students at the Facility. Serves as a practitioner, educator, consultant, and evidence-based practice leader. Responsible for needs assessment, design and development, delivery and evaluation of in-service programs, orientation, surgical technologist student program and continuing education for surgical technologists and team members in the perioperative areas. Develops educational policies and procedures; serves as a resource person to team members and leadership; participates in quality and performance improvement activities; and serves on special committees as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Certification (NCCT or CST) required. Current BLS certification required. Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant surgical technologist experience preferred. Two (2) years educator experience is preferred. Associate’s degree is preferred. Trainer level certifications are preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
