On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant (Applicant Pool)

Schoolcraft; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Schoolcraft College is seeking an On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant to maintain laboratories, assist with inventory, and support class activities on an on-site basis in Michigan. The role supports faculty, handles equipment and supplies, and ensures confidentiality and safety standards are met.

The position emphasizes lab preparation, instructor support, and adherence to FERPA and OSHA guidelines, with on-campus work hours and a flexible, open-ended availability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, with emphasis in Surgical Technology.
• Current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credentials.
• Previous or current work experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab for planned student activities.
• Assist instructor needs before, during, and after class.
• Assist with clean up after activities.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with student lab and open lab activities.
• Adhere to FERPA polies regarding student confidentiality.
• Comply with OSHA guidelines.
• Performs additional duties assigned by Program Director.

Education

Associate degree, with emphasis in Surgical Technology

Current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credentials

Job description

On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant (Applicant Pool)

A current cover letter and resume are required at the end of the application process. Failure to upload required documents will result in an incomplete application.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, dependent of department needs.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant (Applicant Pool)

Job Summary

The On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the Surgical Services laboratories. This includes working with program faculty to assist with inventory organization, purchase, and set-up for class and other special events.
Schoolcraft is a comprehensive, open-door, community-based college. The mission of the College is to provide a transformational learning experience designed to increase the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve intellectual, social, and economic goals.

Job Duties

The On-Call Surgical Technology Lab Assistant will perform the following job duties:

• Prepare lab for planned student activities.
• Assist instructor needs before, during, and after class.
• Assist with clean up after activities.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with student lab and open lab activities.
• Adhere to FERPA polies regarding student confidentiality.
• Comply with OSHA guidelines.
• Performs additional duties assigned by Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, with emphasis in Surgical Technology.
• Current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credentials.
• Previous or current work experience as a surgical technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working in the operating room and/or instructing, within the last five (5) years.
• Knowledge of the curriculum and student performance evaluation.

Physical Requirements

Schoolcraft College is an AA/ EEO Employer.

• In-Person: This position requires the employee to be onsite at Schoolcraft College.
• Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office Environment: This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone. Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may also involve standing and walking for periods of time, and the use of hands and moving objects on occasion, of up to 10-20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary $25/hour

Work Hours

Work Hours Variable, according to course schedules

Posting Number

Posting Number ACO209P

Open Date

Open Date 04/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes