Surgical Technologist Program Director

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $78,030 - $97,535

About The Position

Lead the Legacy. Build the Future. Pima Medical Institute is hiring a Surgical Technologist Program Director in Phoenix, AZ! Are you a Certified Surgical Technologist ready to trade the OR for a different kind of leadership—one where you shape the very future of the profession? If your expertise is matched by a passion for mentorship and educational excellence, we invite you to step into the pivotal role of Program Director, Surgical Technology . This is not just an administrative position; it is the heart of our program. You will be the architect of our students' success, from the classroom to the role. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can seamlessly blend clinical mastery with academic vision. You will be entrusted with the full spectrum of program life: mentoring students to maintain an 80% success rate, guiding a dedicated faculty, ensuring CAAHEP/ABHES accreditation standards are not just met but exemplified, and managing a curriculum that prepares graduates to excel from day one. Your operating room experience is your foundation. Here, you will use it to: Build Excellence: Develop curriculum, lead instructors, and foster a culture of high standards and continuous improvement. Drive Success: Personally engage with students, implement strategies to achieve key outcomes, and steward a program that is both educationally sound and operationally effective. Uphold the Standard: As the steward of our accreditation, you will ensure our program remains a benchmark for quality, directly impacting the next generation of surgical technologists. You are the ideal candidate if you possess a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), hold an active CST credential, have at least three years of recent OR or teaching experience, and are driven by a mission to educate. This role calls for a unique blend of surgical precision, academic insight, and administrative skill.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active CST credential
• At least three years of recent OR or teaching experience
• Driven by a mission to educate

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum
• Lead instructors
• Foster a culture of high standards and continuous improvement
• Personally engage with students
• Implement strategies to achieve key outcomes
• Steward a program that is both educationally sound and operationally effective
• Ensure our program remains a benchmark for quality, directly impacting the next generation of surgical technologists

Benefits

• Hiring Range: $78,030 to $97,535
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from Medical PPO or two HDHP plans with HSA options, plus Dental and Vision plans.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Income Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with Short- and Long-term Disability coverage and Basic Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Options: Access both Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for greater financial flexibility.
• Support for You and Your Family : Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to address life’s challenges.
• Time to Recharge: Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay to balance work and life.
• Invest in Your Future: Unlock opportunities with Tuition Reimbursement and a commitment to your professional development.
• Wellness Matters: Participate in our Health & Wellness Program to nurture your physical and mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees