STERILE TECHNICIAN FACULTY

Department Information

THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIDE POSITION

GJD-312390 03/23: Health Sciences Pathway

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:

https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.

Description of Job

The full-time faculty position in the Surgical Technology department supports the Program Chair with program planning, implementation, coordination, supervision and related program management activities. The Sterile Processing Assistant Professor provides instruction to both junior and senior Sterile Processing students in the clinical setting, labs and didactically (online and/or in the classroom). This Sterile Processing Assistant Professor demonstrates excellent sterile processing procedural skills as well as the ability to communicate with staff, students, peers and clinical rotation staff. This position helps to develop and support processes for effective administration of the Sterile Processing program to include course and program development initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

* Prepare course offerings and class schedule which meet the requirements of the program and the needs of the students, ensuring that the instructional resources are being utilized efficiently and effectively.
* Teach assigned courses utilizing current educational methodologies.
* In support of the Program Chair, plan, execute and evaluate annual program goals, objectives and related activities based on the needs of the program, department, center, and College for improved performance.
* Maintain communications and relationships with the other full-time, part-time and preceptor faculty, and other designated hospital personnel. Assist in the maintenance of all student and programmatic records as required.
* Assist the Program Chair in ensuring that the program and curriculum are in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification and other standards stipulated by appropriate external agencies.
* Along with the Program Chair, develop, review, revise and evaluate program curriculum and instruction, facilitating innovation in curricular and instructional development.
* Develop partnerships with medical facilities to establish clinical sites for surgical technology students.
* Represent the program, the Center, and the College in professional activities and community events.
* Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair, the Dean, the Provost, and President of CCD.
* Participate in advisory board meetings.
* Develop and maintain productive relations with businesses, industries, and medical facilities and other organization in the community which are pertinent to the program and its graduates.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education: (required/minimum)

An associate degree or higher in Surgical Technology or a related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in all aspects of sterile processing procedures as they pertain to Sterile Processing.

Classroom instruction and curriculum development experience.

Knowledgeable of HIPAA.

Knowledge of sterile techniques and emergency protocols.

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, D2L or other Learning Management products, and other computer software as necessary.

Licensure/Certification:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (Required)

Certified HSPA CRCST (Preferred)

Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_cteapp.

Supplemental Information

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under Primary Duties and specifically each item under Minimum Qualifications; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver

employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

* Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
* Cover Letter
* Resume
* References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
* Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
* Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

* Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.

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