Surgical Tech Instructor (CST) – Train the Next Gen

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a part-time CST Instructor for the Surgical Technology program at Hartford Hospital. The instructor will lead didactic instruction, laboratory work, and clinical skills development for ST students, ensuring they meet CAAHEP standards and graduate ready for entry-level CST roles.

The role emphasizes coordinating clinical rotations, collaboration with educators and surgeons, and ongoing professional development to maintain CST competencies and align with HHC

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Total of three (3) years of experience in the past five years.
• Possess a current CST credential (NBSTSA).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in the past seven years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate surgical technology students through didactic instruction, lab, and clinical components.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and communicate with educators, preceptors, surgeons, and staff.
• Maintain adherence to AST/AORN CST standards and model CSTII/III behaviors.
• Pursue ongoing formal training to improve instructional methods and professional capabilities.

Skills

Teaching CST core courses

Professional communication

Adherence to CST standards

Instructional training

Leadership adaptability

Education

Associate’s Degree

CAAHEP accredited program

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NBSTSA CST credential

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a part-time CST Instructor for the Surgical Technology program at Hartford Hospital. The instructor will lead didactic instruction, laboratory work, and clinical skills development for ST students, ensuring they meet CAAHEP standards and graduate ready for entry-level CST roles.

The role emphasizes coordinating clinical rotations, collaboration with educators and surgeons, and ongoing professional development to maintain CST competencies and align with HHC