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Lead Radiation Therapist

Houston, TX · On-site

Serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to staff as well as assists management with technical supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for preceptor in Houston, TX is $56,667.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $56,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a preceptor?

Preceptors are experienced professionals who serve as mentors and supervisors to students or trainees in clinical, educational, or professional settings. They provide guidance, support, and practical training, helping learners bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Preceptors play a crucial role in evaluating performance, offering feedback, and ensuring that trainees meet the required competencies for their field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a preceptor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preceptor, you need deep subject matter expertise, relevant professional licensure or credentials, and experience in your field. Familiarity with learning management systems, clinical documentation tools, and training resources is often required. Strong communication, mentorship, and feedback skills help build trust and support learner growth. These abilities are crucial for effectively guiding and evaluating trainees, ensuring both competence and confidence in future professionals.

What are some common challenges preceptors face when mentoring new employees, and how can they overcome them?

Preceptors often encounter challenges such as balancing their regular workload with teaching responsibilities, adapting their teaching style to different learning needs, and providing constructive feedback to new employees. To overcome these challenges, it's important to set clear expectations, maintain open communication, and use active listening skills. Many successful preceptors also seek ongoing training in mentorship and collaborate closely with their teams to share best practices and support one another.

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Preceptors are often paid for their role, especially in healthcare and educational settings, where they supervise and mentor students or new staff. Compensation varies by organization, position, and location, and some preceptors may receive stipends, hourly wages, or other benefits for their time and expertise.
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Infographic showing various Preceptor job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,667 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Surgical Tech Preceptor

College of Healthcare Professions

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical Tech Preceptor? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Preceptor responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching students, developing and maintaining clinical affiliations, supervising students in the clinical settings and maintaining records of the clinical education component. CHCP Core Values CHCP Core Values This position also requires adherence to CHCP’s core values, which are the basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do.

Our core values are a small set of timeless guiding principles which we live by and include:  Innovation: We embrace organizational goals and drive positive change.

  • Compassion: We care about our students, their future employers, and the communities that they serve.
  • Accountability: We are committed to responsibly upholding and reinforcing our values. • Respect: We are accepting and considerate of others, regardless of background, abilities, or beliefs.
  • Excellence: We execute our goals with passion and purpose and strive for the highest quality in our results.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Helps to maintain clinical affiliations at facilities for clinical and externship
  • Coordinates schedules for clinical rotations, coordinates faculty assignments for clinical staff
  • Collects records and reports, retains case logs, and clinical evaluations
  • Ensures that students meet clinical affiliate requirements for the rotation in a clinical setting
  • Maintains a record of grades in a formal grade book or electronic record, which is backed up and secured
  • Reports academic progress of students and submits final grades to PD/Registrar
  • Attends mandatory faculty meetings and in-service activities
  • Maintains continuing education and professional growth activity and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, institutional, and programmatic regulations
  • Adheres to academic policies/procedures for compliance
  • Assist with student advising
  • Assist Clinical Coordinator with additional administrative functions as needed

Education

  • Associate Degree

Experience

  • Minimum of four years’ experience as a surgical technologist

Computer Skills

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Outlook, and Word) and data entry. Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software. Certificates and Licenses Certificates and Licenses
  • Currently certified as a Surgical Technologist from National Certification program that is accredited by the (NCCA)Certification, Registry and/or Licensure in field of instruction approved and recognized by state regulation agency and accrediting organization
Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech Preceptor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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