Surgical Tech Instructor - Shape the Next Gen OR Pros

Great Lakes Institute of Technology; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Institute of Technology in Erie, PA seeks enthusiastic Surgical Technology instructors. You will teach hands-on sterile technique and classroom topics, while ensuring compliance with accreditation and curriculum standards.

No prior teaching experience is required; training to teach will be provided. Schedule supports classes Monday-Thursday with Friday in-service, and compensation is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program, or eligible to sit for CST exam.
• Minimum 3 years of recent scrub experience.
• Preference for Bachelor’s degree or 8 years ST experience with 15 general education credits.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on instruction in aseptic technique, surgical procedures, and patient care.
• Classroom instruction in anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology.
• Adhere to accreditation standards, school policies, and curriculum.
• Train to teach; no prior teaching experience required.
• Use effective teaching strategies and adapt to diverse students.
• Evaluate student performance and return work promptly.
• Maintain attendance records and course grades per policy.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain office hours for advisement.
• Prepare syllabi and daily outlines; submit to program leadership.
• Contribute to selection and development of instructional materials.
• Participate in faculty meetings and school events.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teaching willingness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

General education credits

Job description

Great Lakes Institute of Technology in Erie, PA seeks enthusiastic Surgical Technology instructors. You will teach hands-on sterile technique and classroom topics, while ensuring compliance with accreditation and curriculum standards.

No prior teaching experience is required; training to teach will be provided. Schedule supports classes Monday-Thursday with Friday in-service, and compensation is negotiable based on experience.