Surgical Technologist Coordinator / Lead Instructor

Description This is a full-time (10-months), Professional, exempt position. The Surgical Technologist Coordinator / Lead Instructor will oversee the planning, organizing and teaching in the Surgical Technologist program within the Allied Health and Nursing department. Essential Functions This position must be eligible to be the Program Director for the Surgical Technology program for the purposes of accreditation. This is a full-time position (10-month) and will oversee all aspects of the Surgical Technologist Associate of Applied Science degree to ensure 1) alignment to the College mission and policies, and 2) relevance to the wider community and region. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Administration, organization, and supervision of the program; and
• Continuous quality review and improvement of the program; and
• Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development.

Establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Certified Surgical Tech (CST) program.

• Provide department leadership through excellent communication, both within the department and between the department and administration. This leadership will include teaching credits each term, so that they do not exceed the term and annual limitations described in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning.
• Coordinate program activities and delegate responsibilities to faculty as appropriate.
• Create, review, and maintain program faculty handbook.
• Facilitate program faculty meetings.

Direct the development and evaluation of policies and standards for the selection, admission, promotion, and graduation of CST students. Develop and maintain student advising activities.

• Coordinate department participation in “Advising Day”.
• Provide timely information regarding program requirements and other information needed for pre-nursing students.
• Coordinate with faculty regarding advising needs of CST students.
• Work with administration to provide necessary documentation for licensure examination.
• Assist with the preparation and updating program student handbook.
• Manage student concerns related to faculty, department, and program.

Work with the Director of Allied Health and Nursing to coordinate hiring, supervision, and evaluation of other CST faculty.

• Initiate participation in college-wide meetings, in-services, and committees for program enhancement.
• Promote teaching excellence, professional development, and service to the college and community, keeping updated on nursing standards and college policies.

Develop and maintain program curriculum to meet state, regional, national, and local health care needs. Serve as contact person/coordinator for the department with regard to state, professional, and accrediting groups, the community, and other external contacts.

• Serve as liaison to the accrediting agencies in relation to the program’s continuing compliance with rules and regulations. Complete annual accreditation reporting requirements. Direct the accreditation self-study process for continuing approval. Coordinate accreditation visits.
• Represent the program at local and state level; collaborate with community partners.
• Maintain ongoing, meaningful, and regular connections with the advisory committee and the industries served by department programs.

Coordinate student outcomes assessment for assigned areas and supervise collection of data and maintenance of outcomes records. Coordinate internal and external program review, institutional effectiveness and processes. Assist in program development, evaluation, vitalization, promotion, supervision and review. Oversee accreditation requirements for the CST program and assist in the preparation of materials regarding instruction for the college catalog and other publications. Assist with identification and prioritization of equipment needs and purchases for assigned program areas.

Qualifications

MANDATORY: Registered CST. Possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree. Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning. Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency. Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Have a minimum total of five 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 ten years.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree and five years of teaching experience. Experience in curriculum/ program develop experience. Multilingual (English and Spanish).

SPECIAL LICENSE: Registered CST.

Benefits

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

COME WORK WITH US! At Treasure Valley Community College, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a generous benefits package to support our employees and their families, along with a welcoming workplace where your work matters and your contributions are valued. 11* Paid Holidays $1675 Monthly Insurance Contribution (family) PERS College and Member Contributions

WHY TVCC? At TVCC, we value work-life balance, professional growth, and service to students. Our benefits reflect our commitment to helping employees thrive both at work and beyond the workplace.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Medical, Dental & VisionFull-time employees may choose from a selection of medical, dental, and vision plans for themselves, their spouses, and eligible dependent children. The College contributes up to $1,675 per month toward premiums. Premiums vary by plan so please refer to the accompanying rate sheet for details. Other InsuranceProfessional and Classified Staff: College-paid $10,000 life insurance, $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Main Campus Faculty: College-paid $100,000 life insurance, $100,000 AD&D insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Corrections Faculty: College-paid $100,000 life insurance, $100,000 AD&D insurance, and long- and short-term disability coverage.

PAID TIME OFF

Professional Staff BenefitsVacation: 20 days (160 hours) per fiscal year. Personal leave: 16 hours per fiscal year. Sick leave: 8 hours per month, with unlimited accrual. Other time off: 11 paid holidays, paid Christmas break, and Fridays off during the designated summer schedule. Classified Staff BenefitsVacation: Years 1–4: 10 days (80 hours); years 5–9: 15 days (120 hours); years 10+: 20 days (160 hours) per year. Sick leave: 8 hours per month, with unlimited accrual. Other time off: 11 paid holidays, paid Christmas break, and Fridays off during the designated summer schedule. Full-Time Faculty Benefits – Main CampusPersonal leave: 4 days per academic year with up to 6 days accrual. Sick leave: 10 days (80 hours) per academic year, plus 2 days (16 hours) if teaching summer term, with unlimited accrual. Other time off: Paid time off for holidays observed during the academic year. Academic breaks: Scheduled time off includes spring break, summer break, Thanksgiving break, and winter break. Full-Time Faculty Benefits – CorrectionsPersonal leave: 7 days per year. Sick leave: 8 hours per month, with unlimited accrual. Other time off: 11 paid holidays Academic breaks: Schedules vary by correctional institution.

RETIREMENT | OREGON PERS / OPSRP

Eligible full-time employees generally become PERS/OPSRP members after a six-month waiting period. Membership requires a 6% pre-tax contribution of gross salary. Current qualifying PERS/OPSRP members may be eligible for immediate participation. For employees entering PERS after 2003, 5.25% of the 6% contribution is directed to the employee’s Individual Account Program (IAP). Learn more at oregon.gov/PERS.

PAID LEAVE OREGON

Paid Leave Oregon is a state-run program that gives eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave (plus 2 extra weeks for pregnancy-related conditions) per year. It is funded by a 1% payroll contribution split between the employees and the employers.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1962, TVCC is located on a 90-acre campus in Ontario, Oregon, approximately 60 miles west of Boise. With around 150 full-time faculty and staff, TVCC also serves students at locations throughout Oregon and Idaho, including Caldwell, Burns, and several correctional institutions. The Treasure Valley offers outdoor recreation, small-town living, and easy access to regional amenities.

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE WITH TVCC

Explore our current opportunities: www.treasurevalleycc.edu/hr/jobs.cfm

• Main Campus faculty receive holidays off during the academic year and work 170 days per academic year, as provided in the collective bargaining agreement. Corrections faculty receive all campus holidays and work 213 days per year. ** Benefits are subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements and College policies and may be reviewed and modified annually. This overview is not a guarantee of benefits. OEBB Health Insurance Plan Selection Options 2026-2027

"Premium Cap" is the monthly amount that the college contriubtes to your insurance premiums. If the total premium is greater than the cap, you will have a pre-tax payroll deduction. If the total premium falls below the cap, you will have no payroll deduction.

College Contribution per Month for Full Time Employees:$1,675

PCP / ConnexusConnexus MedicalDeductibleRate

Plan 1$950/$1,050$2,024.36 Plan 2$1,350/$1,450$1,877.89 Plan 3$1,750/$1,850$1,761.81 Plan 4$2,150/$2,250$1,663.57 Plan 5 with HRA Provisions*$950.00$1,612.56 Plan 6$2,150/$4,300$1,567.51 Single $2,150/Family $4,300$2,250/$4,400

Plan 7$2,550/$5,100$1,462.94 Single $2,000/Family $4,200$2,650/$5,300

*HRA Provisions - Lower Deductible & Claims reimbursed to you by Diversified Benefits

Vision

Opal $49.80 Pearl $40.71 Quartz $28.74 VSP Choice Plus $33.97 VSP Choice $16.51

Dental

Premier Plan 1 $173.86 Premier Plan 5 $156.56 Premier Plan 6 NO Ortho $110.82 Exclusive PPO Incentive Plan $150.70 Exclusive PPO Plan $101.56 Willamette Dental $127.79

For more information, go to https://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEBB/Plans/2026-27-Rates-Medical-Rx-Dental-and-Vision.pdf