Surgical Technology Coordinator of Clinical Education

## Description

# **Coordinator of Clinical Education: Associate of Science Surgical Technology Program**

**Lasell University – Newton, Massachusetts**

## **Position Summary**

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).

## CAAHEP / ARC-STSA Required Qualifications

The Clinical Coordinator must

• Associate degree, *Bachelor’s 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

## Responsibilities
### Clinical Education Coordination

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

### Clinical Site Development & Oversight

• 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

### Preceptor & Clinical Instructor Oversight

• 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

### Student Clinical Placement & Supervision

• 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

### Clinical Competency & Case Tracking

• 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

### Student Evaluation & Support

• 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

### Assessment & Outcomes

• 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

### Collaboration with Program Leadership

• Work closely with the Program Director to ensure:
• Alignment between didactic, lab, and clinical instruction