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Richland Community College

Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$55,518 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

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Health Professions Job Description Plan, prepare, implement, teach, and evaluate classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for the Surgical Technology program. Participate in program development and evaluation as needed. Participate in program-related activities as needed. Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Hold an AAS degree in Surgical Technology from an education program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to evaluate students' competency in surgical technology procedures and instrumentation. Physical Demands
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Operate standard surgical equipment in laboratory setting. Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information. Operate standard office equipment such as phone and computer on a frequent basis. Occasional irregular hours that may vary semester to semester. Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations. Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues. Ability to lift 20 to 30 pounds. TRAVEL Travel is dependent on clinical schedule and clinical site location.
Posting Number:
F105
P Number of Vacancies:
1
Job Close Date:
09/22/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes