BayCare is seeking a Surgical Technologist System Educator to support a new, growing apprenticeship partnership with Pinellas Technical College (PTEC). This role focused is on developing and supporting Surgical Technologist apprentices and serves as a key link between PTEC, Surgical Technologist apprentices, preceptors, and clinical teams, helping ensure apprentices are successful as they transition into acute care practice.
**Your Role Within the Team:**
+ Support and mentor Surgical Technologist apprentices across the West Region (MPH, MDH, MCH)
+ Serve as the liaison between PTEC, apprentices, preceptors, and BayCare facilities
+ Develop and maintain curriculum, skills checklists, and structured learning plans
+ Lead skills boot camps, in‑services, and education sessions
+ Conduct on‑site rounding and regular check‑ins with apprentices
+ Partner with clinical leaders on orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education
+ Support process improvement and system‑level education initiatives
+ Help shape and evolve this role with a high level of autonomy, supported by system education partners
**Qualifications:**
**Required**
+ Associate’s Degree (preferred from an accredited Surgical Technology program)
+ Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (NBSTSA or NCCT TS‑C)
+ Minimum of 5 years acute care Surgical Technologist experience
**Preferred**
+ Teaching, instructor, or preceptor experience
+ CST instructor or curriculum development background
+ Strong ability to work independently in an evolving role
**Location:** Clearwater, FL
**Status:** Full-time, Exempt: Yes
**Shift Hours:** 7am-3:30pm
**Shift:** Shift 1
_(Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies)_
**Weekend Work:** Occasional
**On Call:** No
How often will this team member be working remotely ? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
**Position** Surgical Technologist Cert System Educator
**Location** Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time
**Req ID** 147937