Surgical Technology Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Seattle campus as a Surgical Technology Instructor. This role involves delivering engaging classroom lectures, guiding hands-on surgical skills labs, and supporting student success from orientation through graduation. The ideal candidate will love mentoring, sharing real-world operating room insights, and guiding students to master clinical skills, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals while staying connected to the field.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited higher education institution.
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program (or equivalent military surgical technologist training).
Minimum of three (3) years of operating room experience within the last five (5) years. Non-graduates of an accredited Surgical Tech program must possess at least four (4) years of OR experience.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from an NCCA-accredited organization (e.g., NBSTSA).
Active Washington State Surgical Technologist registration/license as required by state law.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of teaching experience in surgical technology or allied health education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with program learning objectives, adapting instructional methods to support diverse student learning styles.
Deliver engaging lectures and lead hands-on surgical lab demonstrations, ensuring students master scrub techniques, sterile processing, instrument handling, and aseptic practices.
Maintain a structured, safe, and professional learning environment that models modern operating room standards.
Monitor attendance, track academic performance, grade coursework, and maintain official student records in compliance with institutional guidelines.
Proactively mentor students, offer academic guidance, and implement support plans to maintain an 80%+ student success rate (alerting leadership if student averages drop below 77%).
Submit weekly attendance reports, participate in faculty meetings, and coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and clinical site visits.