Surgical Technology Coordinator of Clinical Education

Lasell University Newton Massachusetts

Lasell University seeks a qualified and experienced Clinical Coordinator for its ARC/STSA CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology Program. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the planning development implementation coordination and evaluation of the clinical education component of the program in accordance with CAAHEP Standards and ARC/STSA requirements. This is a 12-month academic administer position that reports to the Surgical Technology Program Director.

The Clinical Coordinator works closely with the Program Director faculty and clinical affiliates to ensure students receive consistent high-quality competency-based clinical experiences that prepare them for entry-level surgical technologist practice and national certification (NBSTSA).

The Clinical Coordinator must:

• Associate degree Bachelors degree preferred
• Hold current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a surgical technologist including:
  • Current or recent clinical practice
• Have documented experience in instructional or clinical education as a:
  • Clinical preceptor
  • Lab instructor
  • Teaching experience as an adjunct or instructor for an accredited program
• Knowledge of CAAHEP Standards and ARC/STSA accreditation related to:
  • Clinical education
  • Student supervision and evaluation
  • Clinical case requirements and competency tracking
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for:

• Planning organizing coordinating and evaluating all clinical education activities
• Ensuring all clinical education components meet CAAHEP Standards and ARC/STSA Guidelines
• Developing a structured clinical education plan aligned with required competencies and case requirements

• Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements
• Ensure clinical sites provide:
  • Adequate case volume and procedural diversity
  • Exposure to required surgical specialties
• Conduct regular clinical site visits and evaluations
• Ensure clinical environments meet educational and safety standards

• Identify orient and evaluate clinical preceptors and instructors
• Ensure preceptors:
  • Hold appropriate credentials (e.g. CST)
  • Are qualified to supervise students
• Provide training and ongoing support to clinical instructors
• Maintain documentation of:
  • Preceptor qualifications
  • Orientation and performance

• Coordinate student clinical assignments and rotation schedules
• Ensure students are:
  • Properly supervised
  • Progressing appropriately through increasing levels of responsibility
• Monitor student attendance professionalism and performance in clinical settings

• Ensure students complete required clinical competencies and surgical case logs per ARC/STSA standards
• Develop and maintain valid and reliable evaluation tools
• Use of technology to track student progress including :
  • Case numbers
  • Skill competency achievement

• Collaborate with faculty and preceptors to ensure consistent evaluation of student clinical performance
• Provide feedback and intervene when students are at risk
• Advise students on:
  • Clinical expectations
  • Professional behavior
  • Certification readiness

• Collect and analyze clinical education data to support:
  • Programmatic outcomes (graduation certification placement)
• Participate in continuous quality improvement processes
• Support Program Director with:
  • Accreditation reporting
  • Annual outcomes submissions

• Work closely with the Program Director to ensure:
  • Alignment between didactic lab and clinical instruction
  • Compliance with accreditation standards
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and program evaluation activities

• Maintain accurate and organized records including:
  • Clinical schedules
  • Student evaluations
  • Case logs and competency tracking
  • Affiliation agreements
• Ensure documentation supports CAAHEP/ARC-STSA accreditation reviews and site visits

• Teach didactic laboratory and/or clinical courses as assigned (minimum of 1 course per semester: Fall Spring and Summer).

• Bachelors degree in Surgical Technology Health Sciences or related field
• Prior experience as a Clinical Coordinator or preceptor in an accredited program
• Familiarity with clinical tracking systems and simulation-based education
• Strong network of clinical contacts within surgical settings

• On-campus and clinical site-based position
• Regular travel to affiliated clinical sites

Occasional evening or early morning hours to align with operating room schedules