Surgical Technology Program Laboratory Assistant I

About the role

The Surgical Technology Lab Assistant I position is an on-campus, part-time, maximum 19-hour-per-week appointment based in Champaign, Illinois. The position is currently open for Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory environments for instruction by assembling necessary resources.
• Answer student questions.
• Monitor student practice times to maximize the number of students served.
• Disassemble and store equipment.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Notify the Surgical Technology Program Director of equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement needs.
• Coincide with other campus departments to troubleshoot problems.
• Manage the surgical technology lab in compliance with college safety policies.
• Give verbal and written feedback in an objective fashion.
• Give measurable actions to improve skills.
• Understand FERPA and confidentiality regarding student progress and information.
• Present skills and methods in a consistent manner based on standardized skill sets and not personal preferences.
• Follow and enforce program and college policies and procedures.
• Maintain computer skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies and the college.
• Must hold a current Certified Surgical Technologist credential through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Associate Degree or diploma from an accredited surgical technology program.
• Two (2) years’ full time work experience as a surgical technologist in the scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past five years.
• Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to organize the efficient use of the laboratory, operation of computers and software, and effective communication.
• Ability to learn the computer laboratory resources, and new programs and equipment as technology changes.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• Must meet all clinical requirements including successfully completing a post offer, pre-employment clinical drug test.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.94 depending upon qualifications

Schedule

Part-time, maximum 19-hour-per-week appointment

Contact Information

To apply, visit Parkland College Careers Website. For further information, contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or email hr@parkland.edu.