Adjunct Instructor - Sterile Processing (Jennings)

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities o Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization. o Recognize inadequate infection control practices. o Upholds infection prevention measures. o Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives to the program director. o Course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials) to meet the outlined course learning objectives. o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed. o Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students and notifies program director. o Able to deliver course content instruction in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning. o Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids. o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments. o Content expert in subject matter. o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative. o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests, assignments, and clinical performance. o Provides fair grading of student course work/clinical performance. o Assists with recording/tracking student completion, placement and retention rates. o Demonstrates appropriate work ethic (attendance, cooperation, etc.). o Utilizes the approved curriculum. o Provides sufficient practice with equipment to develop skill proficiency. o Follow recommended practices or industry standards ie. Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), AORN, or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) o Other duties as assigned.

o Oversees students’ clinical practice:

 Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment.  Ensures clinical assignments enable students to meet the required clinical requirements as documented to meet graduation requirements.  Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures.  Performs continuous review of the effectiveness of the clinical sites and instruction of the clinical competencies.  Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting.

• Service to Students, Department, Division or College o Assists with measurement of program and course student learning outcomes. o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
• Professional Development Activities o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities. o Participates in professional organizations. o Acts as a role model for sterile processing students. o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.

Required Experience:

• Two years of applicable experience: Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse with Operating Room and/or Sterile Processing experience.

Preferred Education:

• Certified as a sterile processing technician.

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.