Adjunct Surgical Technology Professional Assistant

About this position

SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-63 START DATE: 9/1/2026 POSITION DESCRIPTION Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is searching for part-time Surgical Technology adjunct professional assistant (PA). This position responsibilities focus on education, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical and classroom settings. The adjunct will collaborate with the Clinical site Managers, the Schedule Coordinators and/or the Educational Coordinators for the Operating Room. SCCC is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for adjunct Surgical Technology PA should demonstrate their commitment to these values. Responsibilities: Arranges for the individual preceptor(s) for each student (if applicable). Monitors each student's progress weekly (while at rotations). Maintain credentials as required by accrediting agencies and regulatory bodies. Assist with classroom instruction, lab practice or clinical rotations (as needed). Assist with evaluating the effectiveness and progression of the clinical experience. Assist with maintaining clinic related documentation according to accreditation / certification requirements. Maintain accurate records with Program Coordinator for each course assigned in program Acts as a liaison between the college and the clinical sites Orients students to information and procedures needed for rotation sites students are assigned to Assist the program coordinator with curriculum planning and development of courses (as needed). Ensure course and program learning outcomes are accomplished as defined Assist with submission of college reports in an accurate, timely fashion Assists in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies and learning resources (when assigned). Able to operate and demonstrate all equipment required to perform the duties of a surgical technologist. Must be able to lift, carry and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs. Coordinates/assist site preceptor(s) to complete evaluations in a timely manner on students' performance during their rotations. Maintains certification and participates in continuing education seminars and in professional development opportunities in order to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills. Other assignments as needed by program MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBTSSA).

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