Director - Surgical Technologist

Company: Alto Healthcare Staffing
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Alto Healthcare Staffing is seeking a local contract Surgical Technologist Director for a local contract job in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: 12 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings - Employment Type: Local Contract Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Job description: Program Director – Surgical Technology Program Location: Richmond, PA Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire About the Role We are seeking an experienced and student-focused Program Director to lead our Surgical Technology Program. This contract-to-hire position is responsible for the overall management, accreditation compliance, and instructional quality of the program, ensuring students receive high-quality training aligned with industry standards. If you have a strong Surgical Technology background and a passion for education, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role at a respected institution. Key Responsibilities - Provide daily leadership and administrative oversight for the Surgical Technology Program - Ensure full compliance with CAAHEP, ARC/STSA, and institutional accreditation standards - Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate program faculty - Oversee curriculum maintenance, development, and continuous program improvement - Manage lab instruction, clinical partnerships, and externship placements - Prepare and maintain program reports, assessment plans, and accreditation documentation - Support student retention, progression, and academic success - Represent the program during accreditation visits, audits, and campus meetings - Collaborate with campus leadership on scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning - Maintain a positive, professional, student-centered learning environment Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree required (discipline does not matter) - Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or a related allied health field - Current CST certification (NBSTSA) - Minimum 3 years of experience in surgical technology or surgical technology education - Working knowledge of CAAHEP/ARC-STSA accreditation standards - Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills - Ability to lead faculty and support diverse student needs Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience as a Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, or Lead Instructor - Experience preparing accreditation documentation or coordinating site visits - Teaching experience within a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program - Established connections with healthcare providers or clinical partners What We Offer - Contract-to-hire opportunity - Competitive compensation - Supportive campus leadership - Professional development and advancement opportunities About Alto Healthcare Staffing Alto Staffing is a professional staffing, placement, and human resource firm that got its start in 2003. Our founder witnessed first-hand how much her colleagues cared for their patients and how little their staffers would care for them. Since then, we’ve dedicated ourselves to building an enterprise solution led by clinicians and experts focused on changing healthcare for the better. For the last 20 years, we’ve helped place thousands of clinicians for clients in assignments all over the country, ensuring each one received the support and solutions they needed to excel in their positions and succeed in their careers. Benefits - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - 401k retirement plan - Referral bonus

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