Surgical Technology Program Director & Lead Instructor

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks a Manager 5 to lead and supervise the Surgical Technology program, ensuring accreditation standards are met and coordinating all instructional, laboratory, and clinical activities. The role emphasizes curriculum oversight, evaluation, and continuous program improvement.

The position requires leadership in budget planning, faculty development, and collaboration with clinical partners to maintain credentialing and quality outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Current CST certification (NBSTSA) is required.
• Minimum five years of OR scrub or instructional experience within the last ten years is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, supervision, evaluation, and revision of the Surgical Technology program to meet accreditation standards.
• Coordinate all instructional, laboratory, and clinical activities within the program.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement and maintain accreditation documentation and reports.
• Prepare departmental goals and budget requests; oversee program budget and resources.
• Collaborate with clinical coordinators to ensure credentialing and clinical placement meet requirements.
• Lead faculty meetings and participate in college committees and professional activities.

Skills

Schedule flexibility

Confidentiality

Credentialing compliance

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Curriculum design

Education

Associate degree

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology education program

Job description

Wake Technical Community College seeks a Manager 5 to lead and supervise the Surgical Technology program, ensuring accreditation standards are met and coordinating all instructional, laboratory, and clinical activities. The role emphasizes curriculum oversight, evaluation, and continuous program improvement.

The position requires leadership in budget planning, faculty development, and collaboration with clinical partners to maintain credentialing and quality outcomes for students.