Adjunct Surgical Technology Professional Assistant

Suffolk County Community College; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk County Community College is seeking a part-time Surgical Technology Adjunct Professional Assistant at the Grant Campus in Brentwood starting 9/1/2026. The role focuses on education, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical and classroom settings, collaborating with Clinical Managers and Coordinators.

Essential duties include monitoring student progress, assisting with curriculum development, and maintaining accreditation documentation. Candidates should hold a CST certification and embrace the college’s values of equity and student success.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the NBTSSA.

Responsibilities

• Arrange individual preceptor(s) for each student.
• Monitor each student's progress weekly.
• Assist with classroom instruction and evaluations.
• Maintain clinic-related documentation.
• Assist with curriculum planning and development.

Education

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Title

Adjunct Surgical Technology Professional Assistant

Campus

Grant Campus in Brentwood

Start Date

9/1/2026

Type of Appointment

Part-Time

Rank

Faculty

Position Description

Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is searching for a part-time Surgical Technology adjunct professional assistant (PA). This position focuses on education, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical and classroom settings. The adjunct will collaborate with Clinical site Managers, Schedule Coordinators, and Educational Coordinators for the Operating Room. SCCC is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to these values.

Responsibilities

• Arranges for the individual preceptor(s) for each student (if applicable).
• Monitors each student's progress weekly (while at rotations).
• Maintain credentials as required by accrediting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Assist with classroom instruction, lab practice or clinical rotations (as needed).
• Assist with evaluating the effectiveness and progression of the clinical experience.
• Assist with maintaining clinic related documentation according to accreditation / certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate records with Program Coordinator for each course assigned in program.
• Acts as a liaison between the college and the clinical sites.
• Orients students to information and procedures needed for rotation sites students are assigned to.
• Assist the program coordinator with curriculum planning and development of courses (as needed).
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are accomplished as defined.
• Assist with submission of college reports in an accurate, timely fashion.
• Assists in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies and learning resources (when assigned).
• Able to operate and demonstrate all equipment required to perform the duties of a surgical technologist.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Coordinates/assist site preceptor(s) to complete evaluations in a timely manner on students’ performance during their rotations.
• Maintains certification and participates in continuing education seminars and in professional development opportunities in order to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills.
• Other assignments as needed by program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBTSSA).

Non-Discrimination Notice

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation‑sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community. Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.