Surgical Technology Instructor (CST) | Full-Time

Pima-Medical-Institute; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

EAP

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Surgical Technology Instructor (CST) for a full-time, on-site role. You will deliver lectures, supervise hands-on practice, and guide students through clinical experiences on a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position emphasizes life-work balance, steady income, and career progression within a supportive teaching environment. Qualifications include an associate degree in surgical technology (or equivalent), CST credential, and recent OR experience or

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surgical technology (or equivalent military training).
• 3 years of OR scrub-role experience within the last 5 years OR 3 years of ST teaching experience.
• Active CST credential (NCCA-accredited).
• Current NBSTSA certification or state-required credential.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adjust daily lesson plans to meet curriculum goals.
• Track attendance; report two consecutive absences and submit weekly reports.
• Maintain student success rates at 80% or higher; intervene with at-risk students.
• Record and submit final grades per policy.
• Assess student performance and adapt instruction to individual needs.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and clinic visits.
• Conduct lectures and hands‑on demonstrations.
• Advise students on program curriculum and academic progress.
• Enforce safety and classroom protocols.
• May assist with externship coordination.

Education

Associate degree in surgical technology

Equivalent military training in surgical technology

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Surgical Technology Instructor (CST) | Full-Time

Job Category: Faculty All Others

Requisition Number: SURGI008032

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Tucson Campus
TUCSON, AZ 85712, USA

Description

You've earned the skills—now pass them on. Trade the physical grind in the OR for the reward of shaping new surgical techs, all while staying connected to the field you love.

Share your knowledge, passion, and expertise with our students!

PMI provides its educators with excellent training, teaching methodologies, and curricula to help them become successful and effective educators!

Location: Tucson Campus

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Life-Work Balance! No on-call ! Steady Income! Career Progression!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Deliver and adjust daily lesson plans to meet curriculum goals.

Track attendance; report two consecutive absences and submit weekly reports.

Maintain student success rates at 80% or higher; intervene with at-risk students.

Record and submit final grades per policy.

Assess student performance and adapt instruction to individual needs.

Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and clinic visits.

Conduct lectures and hands‑on demonstrations.

Advise students on program curriculum and academic progress.

Alert leadership if a student's grade drops below 77%.

Enforce safety and classroom protocols.

May assist with externship coordination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree (or equivalent military training) in surgical technology.

• A minimum of four (4) years* of job-related training and experience for
  those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in
  the field in which they teach (must have an associate degree).

3 years of OR scrub-role experience within the last 5 years OR 3 years of ST teaching experience.

Active CST credential (NCCA-accredited).

Current NBSTSA certification or state-required credential.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hiring Range - $28.19 to $35.23
• Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Program

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