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How much do surgical technologist clinical instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical technologist clinical instructor in the United States is $34.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgical technologist clinical instructor?

Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructors are healthcare professionals responsible for teaching and mentoring surgical technology students in clinical settings. They guide students through hands-on experiences in operating rooms, ensuring they learn proper sterile techniques, instrumentation, and patient care. These instructors evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world surgical procedures. Their role is crucial for developing competent and confident surgical technologists ready to join the surgical team.

How does a surgical technologist clinical instructor balance teaching responsibilities with maintaining clinical skills and staying current in the field?

Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructors often split their time between classroom instruction, hands-on lab sessions, and supervising students in clinical settings. To stay current, they regularly participate in professional development, attend workshops, and collaborate with practicing surgical technologists and surgeons. This blend of teaching and clinical engagement ensures instructors can provide students with up-to-date knowledge and real-world insights. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging but is rewarding as it allows instructors to directly impact student success while continuing to hone their own technical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgical technologist clinical instructor?

To thrive as a Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor, you need extensive knowledge of surgical procedures, a certification in surgical technology (such as CST), and prior teaching or clinical experience. Familiarity with surgical instruments, simulation labs, electronic learning platforms, and compliance with accrediting bodies like NBSTSA is essential. Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills help foster student growth and create a positive learning environment. These skills ensure students are well-prepared for the operating room, uphold patient safety, and maintain high standards in surgical technology education.

What is the difference between Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectSurgical TechnologistSurgical Technologist Clinical Instructor
CredentialsCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), teaching certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsHospitals, educational settings, training programs
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, surgical teamsEducational institutions, hospitals with training programs
Primary RoleAssist in surgical procedures, prepare operating roomsTrain, supervise, and evaluate surgical technologists in clinical settings

While both roles require CST certification and involve surgical environments, Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructors focus on teaching and supervising others, whereas Surgical Technologists assist directly in surgeries. The instructor role combines clinical expertise with educational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,569 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Henry Ford College, MI
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$56.04 - $60.87/hr

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Job description

Salary: $56.04 - $60.87 Hourly
Location : Dearborn, MI, MI
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 202200051
Division: Health Careers
Department: Surgical Technician
Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description Summary
The Henry Ford College Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor's (CI) responsibilities focus on education, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical settings. The CI will be a clinical resource person for the Surgical Technology students and will be responsible for their assignments and clinical evaluations. The CI will collaborate with the Clinical Manager, the Schedule Coordinator and/or the Educational Coordinator for the Operating Room.
Hours are variable Monday through Friday. The CI must have reliable transportation to travel to various clinical sites throughout southeast Michigan.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
  • Earned Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution required.
  • Current Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in the Operating Room (OR) required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to
  • Acts as a liaison between the college and the clinical site maintaining the clinical relationship with the operating room staff, provides feedback to the program about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the field, and makes suggestions for program modifications or improvement.
  • Orients new students to the department, including the hospital's job description for Surgical Technologists, badging and security information, parking, policy and procedure manual, the availability and location of educational resources, and all safety precautions and emergency protocols.
  • Alters assignments and or assigns student to appropriate cases as necessary to meet the student's needs, this includes closely monitoring the student's caseload and clinical assignments.
  • Arranges for the individual preceptor(s) for each student (if applicable).
  • Monitors each student's progress weekly.
  • Makes himself/herself available for students' questions and learning needs.
  • Makes himself/herself available for the clinical site and ST Program's questions and concerns.
  • Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for students.
  • Exhibits professional behavior while at clinical sites and when communicating with sites.
  • Promotes patient and student safety this includes reporting and documenting all safety concerns as well as properly completing student evaluations with an accurate account of student performance.
  • Makes systematic observations and objective judgments about student performance as well gives each student timely feedback about his/her performance, providing suggestions for improvement.
  • Educate and encourage preceptor(s) to complete evaluations in a timely manner with the most accurate information about the students' performance.
  • At mid-term and the end of each rotation, prepares a Clinical Evaluation Form, documenting the progress of each student and providing guidance for future performance.
  • 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.
  • Attends two (2) meetings a year with the Program Director and the other Clinical Instructors to discuss program goals, policies and educational methodologies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of qualifications and/or training.
Additional Information
While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, the statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned. For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to hfcc.edu/jobs to apply.
REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset - our employees.
Henry Ford College is pleased to offer the following benefit and wellness options to eligible Part-time Faculty (AFO):
The following benefits are available to Part-Time Faculty members:
  • Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.
  • Employment Assistance Program
HFC offers the following work-life balance in Counseling, Coaching, and Legal & Financial Consultation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off

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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher, current Certified Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room or a related field?
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How many years of professional level industry work experience do you have?
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Do you have a valid professional certification as required by the job posting?
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