Surgical Tech Clinical Director: OR Education Lead

Pima Medical Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Seattle seeks a Surgical Technologist Clinical Director to lead the clinical education for the Seattle campus' CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program. You will bridge classroom learning with hands-on OR experience, building strong partnerships with local hospitals.

In this role, you will mentor future surgical technologists, manage site contracts, and oversee clinical scheduling, safety compliance, and evaluation to ensure day-one readiness for graduates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology from a CAHEEP‑/ABHES‑accredited program.
• Current CST certification and active state license.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum three years OR scrub or surgical instructor experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage clinical rotation sites and contracts with hospitals and centers.
• Coordinate student scheduling, orientation, and learning objectives for rotations.
• Maintain strong relationships with site instructors and preceptors.
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted academic support.
• Oversee site visits, grading, and records per policy.
• Deliver didactic instruction and align curriculum with OR standards.
• Support admissions and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

OR scrub experience

Surgical technology instruction

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

CST certification

Active state license

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Seattle seeks a Surgical Technologist Clinical Director to lead the clinical education for the Seattle campus' CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program. You will bridge classroom learning with hands-on OR experience, building strong partnerships with local hospitals.

In this role, you will mentor future surgical technologists, manage site contracts, and oversee clinical scheduling, safety compliance, and evaluation to ensure day-one readiness for graduates.