Surgical Technology Instructor (CST) | Full-Time

 
Created
Aug 10, 2026 7:04pm
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Instruct and implement the Surgical Technology program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives. Provide oversight of quality and integrity of Surgical Technology program.

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.

  • Strong verbal/written communication skills.

  • 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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