Regional Surgical Technologist Educator (NBSTSA, NCCT)

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: pre-dominantly on shift 1 but responsible for education across all shifts

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Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist (ST) Educator is a Certified Surgical Technologist who advances staff competence and professional growth across Perioperative Services. This role delivers initial and ongoing education, including new hire orientation, skills training, and continuing education programs. The ST Educator collaborates closely with the Perioperative Nursing Professional Development (NPD) team and perioperative leadership to identify learning needs and develop comprehensive educational initiatives. Key responsibilities include creating training materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory education requirements, facilitating competency-based programs, evaluating new employee skills, communicating practice changes, and coordinating in-service training. The ST Educator also partners with local ST programs to support student clinical rotations. As a member of the Perioperative Leadership Team, the ST Educator helps drive professional development and excellence in perioperative practice.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree. Bachelor's preferred
• Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Experience

Three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years in any combination of:

• Surgical Technologist role
• Operating room scrub/preceptor role
• Instructor in surgical technology

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Active certification as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or NCCT

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