Surgical Technologist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Health & Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Bonus

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute seeks a dynamic Surgical Technologist Clinical Director to lead the clinical education component of our Seattle campus' CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program. You will bridge classroom learning with hands-on OR experience, building partnerships with Seattle hospitals and mentors future STs for day-one readiness.

Responsibilities include developing clinical networks, scheduling, student guidance, and ensuring regulatory compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Surgical Technology from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program (or equivalent military training). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Practical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years OR scrub experience within the last five (5) years OR three (3) years as an instructor in a surgical technology program.
• Certification: Current CST credential (NCCA-accredited).
• Licensure: Active state license/registration as required to work as a Surgical Technologist in Washington State.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Clinical Network Development & Site Management: Secure new rotation sites and negotiate contracts with local hospitals and centers; maintain all clinical contracts.
• Clinical Scheduling & Orientation: Coordinate student scheduling, site placements, orientation, and learning objectives for each rotation.
• Preceptor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with site instructors and clinical preceptors.
• Academic Guidance: Monitor student progress, competency evaluations and clinical records; intervene as needed.
• Student Retention: Address barriers to maintain 80%+ program class success.
• Site Visits: Regularly observe and document student performance at sites.
• Record Keeping: Grade coursework, maintain records, ensure transcripts accuracy.
• Teaching & Instruction: Prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction in surgical tech methods and labs.
• Curriculum Alignment: Align didactic/clinical education; suggest revisions for OR standards.
• Admissions Support: Assist with evaluating applicants for admission.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety, biohazard protocols, regulatory mandates across all environments.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Surgical Technologist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

Job Category : Faculty West

Requisition Number : SURGI008078

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Seattle Campus
SEATTLE, WA 98115, USA

Description

Surgical Technologist Clinical Director (Full-Time)

Location: Seattle, WA (Seattle Campus) | On-Site & Clinical Affiliates

Department: Surgical Technology

Reports To: Program Director

Compensation: $85, 120 - $106, 405 per year

Position Summary

Seattle's surgical community needs well-trained, confident Surgical Technologists—and you are the leader who will make that happen!

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dynamic Surgical Technologist Clinical Director to lead the clinical education component of our CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program at our Seattle campus. In this role, you will bridge classroom learning with hands-on OR experience, holding true autonomy to build strong clinical partnerships across Seattle's top hospitals and surgery centers while mentoring future STs to be day-one ready.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Network Development & Site Management:

Partner Development: Secure new clinical rotation sites and negotiate contractual agreements with local hospitals and surgery centers (e. g., Swedish, UW Medicine, Virginia Mason, ASCs). Maintain all clinical contracts to ensure they remain current, viable, and aligned with accreditation standards.

Clinical Scheduling & Orientation: Coordinate student scheduling, site placements, orientation, and learning objectives for each clinical rotation.

Preceptor Relations: Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with site instructors and clinical preceptors.

Academic Guidance: Monitor student progress, competency evaluations, and clinical records, intervening early with tailored support for at-risk students.

Student Retention: Work problem-solving strategies with students facing barriers (skill gaps, transportation, scheduling) to maintain an institutional student success rate of 80%+ across program classes.

3. Clinical Quality & Evaluation:

Site Visits: Visit clinical sites regularly to observe, evaluate, and document student clinical performance and progress.

Record Keeping: Grade clinical coursework, maintain student records, and ensure complete accuracy in final module grades and transcripts per policy.

Teaching & Instruction: Prepare lesson plans and deliver high-quality instruction in surgical technology methods, techniques, and lab scenarios.

Curriculum Alignment: Coordinate didactic and clinical education, recommending curriculum revisions to the Program Director based on evolving OR industry standards (e. g., robotics, minimally invasive surgery).

Admissions Support: Assist the Program Director with interviewing and evaluating student applicants for program admission.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce all safety guidelines, biohazard protocols, and regulatory mandates across classroom, lab, and clinical site environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Surgical Technology from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program (or equivalent military training). Bachelor's degree preferred.

Practical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in the operating room scrub role within the last five (5) years OR three (3) years of experience as an instructor in a surgical technology program.

Certification: Current NCCA-accredited Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.

Licensure: Active state license, certification, or registration as required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a Surgical Technologist in Washington State.

Technical Skills: Strong written/verbal communication skills and functional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.

Compensation: $85, 120 to $106, 405 annual salary + Annual Executive Performance Bonus Structure.

Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching options.

Health & Wellness: Expanded Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision), Health & Wellness Programs, and EAP.

Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement opportunities and ongoing professional development support.

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