Surgical Technology Instructor (CST)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a full-time Surgical Technology Instructor for its Denver campus. The instructor delivers didactic lectures, leads hands-on sterile technique and scrub labs, and evaluates students’ clinical competencies to prepare them for careers in the surgical suite. Faculty onboarding and teaching methodology programs provide educators with tools, curriculum, and strategies for instruction.

The role includes preparing and delivering lessons and operating room lab demonstrations aligned with CAAHEP/ARC-STSA accreditation standards; teaching and assessing sterile technique, scrub procedures, surgical instrumentation, and operating room safety; advising students on curriculum and clinical applications; monitoring attendance and academic progress; maintaining records and submitting grades; and supporting program enrichment and externship coordination.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a Surgical Technology program accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA, or a recognized military/hospital equivalent; alternatively, four years of job-related surgical technology training and experience for non-graduates.
• Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Current license, certification, or registration as required by local, state, or federal laws in Colorado.
• At least three years of operating room experience in the scrub role within the last five years, or three years of teaching experience in surgical technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily module lesson plans and prepare and deliver engaging lectures.
• Lead practical operating room lab demonstrations in alignment with CAAHEP/ARC-STSA accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate sterile technique, scrub procedures, surgical instrumentation, and operating room safety.
• Evaluate hands-on student skill competencies and grade assignments promptly.
• Assist and advise students with the Surgical Technology curriculum and reinforce real-world clinical applications.
• Track daily attendance and coordinate with Student Services or the Associate Director when absences occur for two consecutive days.
• Monitor academic progress and intervene when a student’s average drops below 77%, with the goal of maintaining an 80%+ student success rate.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, prepare weekly reports, and submit final grades at the end of each sequence for transcript entry.
• Arrange guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to surgical centers.
• Assist with externship coordination as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with the opportunity to earn company equity.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 10% employer match.
• Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP options with HSA, dental, and vision coverage for eligible schedules.
• Basic life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and Wellness Program rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree