Surgical Technology - Program Chair - Full Time

Education Affiliates; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Affiliates seeks a Surgical Technology Program Director to lead and oversee its Surgical Technology program. The role requires clinical and instructional expertise, a commitment to student success, and knowledge of curriculum development and program planning.

The ideal candidate will have a CST credential, an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), and leadership skills to drive program quality and compliance with accreditation standards across clinical education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology education program.
• Current NBSTSA CST credential.
• Five years of OR scrub and/or surgical technology teaching experience in the past decade.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred or may be required by accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Surgical Technology program.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain curriculum per accreditation rules.
• Support faculty development and student success in clinical education.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and professional norms.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and leadership to drive program quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Instructional design

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher (recommended)

NBSTSA CST credential

Job description

Surgical Technology Program Director — Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Surgical Technology Program Director to lead and oversee our Surgical Technology program. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical and instructional experience, a commitment to student success, and knowledge of surgical technology education, curriculum development, and program planning.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technology education program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Current NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
• Minimum of five years of combined experience as an operating room scrub practitioner, surgical technology instructor, or a combination of both within the past ten years.
• Minimum of an associate degree in any discipline; concentration in Surgical Technology preferred. A bachelor’s degree or higher is recommended and may be required based on institutional accreditation standards.
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high academic, clinical, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Surgical Technology program.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain curriculum in accordance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Support faculty development, student success, and clinical education.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable accreditation and professional standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and institutional leadership to promote program quality and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Full-Time

Position Type

Program Leadership / Education