Assists in the planning and supervision of the clinical and didactical aspects of the Surgical Technology Program. Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating course materials and schools policies. Monitors the Surgical Technology Program for satisfaction, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement. Assesses the educational needs and assures competency standards are met for the Surgical Technology Program. Coordinates the activities of the school, within the hospital environment, involving collaboration with operational areas for student rotations, as well as with the Program Director, OR Managers, OR Educator, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.

Education required: Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, or graduate of an Associate’s Degree Surgical Technologist School required

Education preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

License, Certification and/or Registration: Current CST certification preferred. Current Alabama or multistate Nursing license preferred

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and current experience in the OR in scrubbing. Must be experienced in teaching adults in a healthcare field. Must have experience in leading teams, and preferable in managing staff.

Additional Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and highly organized.
• Must have excellent coaching skills. Must be capable of developing educational learning materials for classroom, simulation lab, e-learning and blending learning modes, and in writing course and curriculum materials.
• Must be adept in utilizing Internet-based content.
• Must be experienced and capable of collaborating with all disciplines and work with all levels of learners to provide a successful experience in educating the adult learner

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al