Certified Surgical Technologist Content Expert/Education Developer

AST is the oldest and most widely recognized non-profit professional organization for surgical technologists. AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists possess the knowledge, and skill sets to administer the highest quality of care for every patient by actively promoting education for the profession; legislatively advocating for practitioner recognition; supporting state-level constituent organizations; working to decrease workforce shortages; and has committed to students as the future of the CST profession. AST is proud to acknowledge more than 62,000 members and represents the interests of more than 80,000 practitioners nationwide. AST places today’s important issues at the heart of its mission to be a leader in producing quality perioperative & professional development education.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with strong clinical knowledge and a passion for education to serve as a Content Expert. This role is responsible for developing high-quality educational content for surgical technology professionals. The ideal candidate will create and contribute to continuing education (CE) materials, webinars, journal articles, instructional videos, and assist in revising professional practice guidelines. This role is vital in ensuring that educational resources reflect current standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of surgical technology.

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Content Expert & Education Developer

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Education

Reports To: Director of Perioperative Education & Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Educational Content Development:
• Design and develop continuing education (CE) for surgical technologists in accordance with accreditation standards, work directly with Instructional Designer to create CE modules.
• Create supporting materials such as quizzes, handouts, and learner assessments.
• Journal and Article Writing:
• Research and write evidence-based articles for publication in professional journals.
• Contribute to editorial planning.
• Webinar and Video Demonstration Production:
• Develop, script, and participate in the recording of educational webinars and procedural demonstration videos.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designer, and media specialists to ensure clarity and instructional value.
• Professional Guidelines and Standards:
• Assist with the revision and development of clinical practice guidelines, position statements, curriculums, and text.
• Ensure consistency with regulatory standards.
• Additional Educational Projects:
• Collaborate on curriculum updates, certification preparation resources, and instructional toolkits.
• Serve as a clinical content reviewer for third-party educational content.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in good standing (provide certification number)
• Current AST member (provide member number)
• Current Colorado DORA surgical technologist registration (provide DORA number)
• Associate’s degree in surgical technology
• Minimum 3–5 years of current CST experience in the operating room multiple specialties.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience in writing, teaching, and/or presenting within a healthcare or academic setting.
• Minimum 1 year experience developing CE content and working with learning management systems (LMS).

• Preferred:
• Bachelors in education, or a related field.
• Familiarity with guidelines from AST

Key Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to translate clinical expertise into engaging educational content
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and anatomy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and content creation tools (e.g. Rise 360, Canva, Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe)

What We Offer:

· A close-knit office culture that cares about your well being

· Generous PTO and sick leave policy

· 10 paid holidays per year

· 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance options

· Annual bonus eligibility

· SEP (retirement) contribution after year 3

· Possibility of a Hybrid schedule opportunity after a probationary period and as determined by supervisor

· Professional development opportunities available

· Candidates must be vaccinated against Covid-19 and be willing to show proof of vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 per year