Part-Time Skills Instructor, Surgical Technology

Part-Time Skills Instructor, Surgical Technology Location: LSC‑Tomball Health Science Job ID: 44647 Position Overview The Surgical Tech Skills Instructor works with faculty to provide students with hands‑on surgical technology experience in a laboratory setting. The role assists faculty in delivering learning activities and support that help students achieve laboratory course objectives. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining the surgical technology lab and supplies. Skills instructors cannot provide teaching functions without a qualified faculty member present.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide assistance to faculty in the laboratory, including mentoring students, demonstrating material covered in lectures, and preparing materials for hands‑on and classroom activities. Monitor lab safety protocols and notify the Surgical Technology Program Director of incidents, as well as equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement needs. Ensure the learning environment enhances student intellectual and skill development; provide measurable actions for improvement, objective verbal feedback, and answer questions. Act as an ambassador of the Surgical Technology program. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to mentor students in a laboratory setting. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality of student progress and information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of lab duties and responsibilities. Flexibility and creativity to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work well in a multiethnic and multicultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require above‑average agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

Equipment includes a PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work performed in a climate‑controlled office and/or laboratory environment with exposure to safety hazards typical of medical lab environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current Surgical Technology Certification from NBSTSA. At least 2 years of work experience as a surgical technologist. Compensation Hourly Pay Rate: $29.68 Benefits Benefits include tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and more. Additional benefits are available under the institution’s benefits program. Equal Opportunity Employer Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College