Surgical Tech SME

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in related healthcare field
• Active certification - hold one or more of:- CST (NBSTSA)- STC (AAH)- TS-C (NCCT)- Equivalent nationally recognized surgical technology certification- 3-4 years of surgical technology experience in multi-specialty operating rooms- At least 2 years of OR scrub experience within the past 5 years
• Preferred:
• -Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Health Sciences, or related field
• -Multiple surgical technology certifications or specialty credentials
• -5+ years with experience across multiple service lines (general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, neuro, etc.)
• -Teaching experience in the subject area
• How to Apply: Please Include
• Resume/CV highlighting: - Your relevant certifications (with issuing organizations) - Years of experience in your discipline - Educational background
• Brief cover letter (1-2 paragraphs) addressing: - Which position(s) you're interested in - Why you're excited about this SME opportunity - Any curriculum development or content review experience (if applicable) - Any teaching experience (if applicable)
• StraighterLine is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information

Surgical Tech SME Contract Position Location: Remote | Type: Contract | Duration: February 2026 - May 2026 (may extend into June+) Application Deadline: ASAP About StraighterLine: StraighterLine is transforming higher education by providing affordable, accessible online courses that help students achieve their academic and career goals. As part of that goal, we're revising our healthcare course offerings to prepare students for in-demand certification careers. The Opportunity: We're seeking an experienced healthcare professional to serve as a Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for our Surgical Tech course launching June 2026. In this role, you'll review and validate course content developed by our vendor partner, ensuring clinical accuracy, exam alignment, and industry relevance. What You'll Do: As an SME, you will: - Review course content for clinical accuracy, completeness, and certification exam alignment - Provide expert feedback on errors, gaps, outdated information, and improvement opportunities - Validate exam preparation across multiple certification pathways in your discipline - Collaborate with our academic team and content vendor to resolve questions and clarify standards - Approve final content before course launch Time Commitment: Estimated20-30 hours total over 13 weeks (flexible schedule) Review Period: February 2026 - May 2026Compensation: Competitive contract rate (details provided in offer) Position Requirements

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