Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology

Stepful

7d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Stepful is a workforce platform that partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the shortage of healthcare workers by building, training, and retaining talent. Since its founding in 2021, Stepful has trained over 32,000 healthcare workers and partners with major employers like NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. The company is backed by prominent investors and was recognized as the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. Stepful values include 'Care first,' 'Learn quickly,' 'Build together,' and 'Own it,' seeking mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

This full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology role supports Stepful’s Surgical Technology program across multiple US locations. The position focuses on delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, providing student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. The educator will also act as a key on-site representative, partnering with clinical sites for client onboarding and program implementation between cohorts. This role requires regular travel and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. The position reports to the Program Director, Surgical Services, and Stepful covers reasonable travel expenses.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States (this is a travel-based role!)
• Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
• 3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
• Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• The ability to be hands-on, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
• Experience with competency-based education models
• Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
• Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
• Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
• Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
• Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
• Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
• Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
• Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
• Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
• Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.

Benefits

• Meaningful Equity Stake
• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 401(k)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
• Learning stipend
• Open vacation policy, including: Guidance of 15 days PTO annually, Stepful closed the last week of December, 15 work-from-anywhere days, 10 public holidays observed for 2026
• Reasonable travel expenses covered (flights, transportation, hotel accommodations)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level