Surgical Technology Program Director with CST certification

Surgical Technology Program Director

Chicago, Illinois | $85,000–$100,000/year

Your surgical technology experience can do more than keep a hospital operating room running. You can use it to shape the next generation of surgical technologists.

This is an opportunity to lead a Surgical Technology program where your clinical knowledge, teaching experience, and industry expertise will directly influence how students are prepared for certification and successful careers. You’ll have a meaningful voice in curriculum, faculty development, accreditation, clinical partnerships, and the overall quality of the program.

What You’ll Get

• $85,000–$100,000 annual salary
• Leadership of an established Surgical Technology program
• The opportunity to shape curriculum and instructional quality
• A student-focused environment built around practical, career-ready education
• The chance to mentor and develop Surgical Technology instructors
• An established career-focused college with more than 20 years in higher education
• The opportunity to build relationships with healthcare employers and clinical partners
• A role where your clinical and educational expertise directly impacts student careers

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day academic and operational oversight of the Surgical Technology program
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate Surgical Technology instructors and laboratory assistants
• Manage instructor schedules, teaching assignments, and workloads
• Maintain teaching assignments and substitute when needed
• Ensure curriculum aligns with industry standards, certification requirements, and accreditation expectations
• Lead curriculum and program reviews and facilitate Occupational Advisory Committee meetings
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, retention, graduation, and certification outcomes
• Develop strategies to improve student success and program outcomes
• Maintain compliance with CAAHEP and ARC/STSA accreditation standards
• Prepare and maintain accreditation reports, documentation, and outcomes data
• Build relationships with healthcare employers, clinical education sites, vendors, certification organizations, and professional associations
• Support clinical education opportunities, employment connections, and program growth

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate of a nationally programmatically accredited Surgical Technology program
• Associate degree
• Current CST certification through an NCCA-accredited certification agency
• At least 5 years of experience within the past 10 years in operating room scrub experience, Surgical Technology teaching, or a combination of both
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Prior experience as a Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, or Lead Instructor is preferred, as is experience with CAAHEP or ARC/STSA accreditation.

If you’ve built your career in Surgical Technology and are ready to influence the people who will enter the operating room next, this is an opportunity to turn your experience into a lasting impact.