Instructor Surgical Technology

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Teaching Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Administration

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the surgical technology program.

• Ensure alignment with accreditation requirements and institutional standards.

• Participate in curriculum design, revision, and outcome assessment.

Teaching & Instruction

• Deliver lectures and labs in surgical technology courses.

• Supervise student learning, provide feedback, and assess academic progress.

• Support students in clinical exam preparation (CST and CBSPD).

Accreditation & Compliance

• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for CAAHEP and other accrediting bodies.

• Maintain program data for outcomes assessment and continuous improvement.

Faculty & Staff Collaboration

• Contribute to the recruitment and mentorship of other instructors.

• Conduct student selection interviews for new cohorts.

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and development workshops.

Student Advising & Support

• Advise students on academic progression, certification, and career readiness.

• Support initiatives for student retention and success.

Outreach & Program Promotion

• Build relationships with industry professionals and alumni.

• Promote community engagement and awareness of the surgical technology program and career field.

Knowledge, Skills, abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.

• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills);

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.

• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.

• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Specialized technology skill requirements:

• The position also requires personal computer, and Outlook, excellent spelling and grammar skills, and the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise manner.

• Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, multiple levels, universal design for learning, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.

Physical Demands:

• Standing during didactic and laboratory courses for a minimum of 4 hours.

• Lifting supplies and instrumentation up to 25 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.

• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.