Surgical Technology Lab Assistant Corning Site

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

* This position is for the newly established Instructional site in Elmira, NY in collaboration with SUNY Corning Community College.

The Lab Assistant for the Surgical Technology Program supports instructors and students in the lab environment by preparing materials, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring the lab runs efficiently and safely. This role plays a vital part in helping students gain hands‑on skills by providing on‑site instructional support.

• Prepare surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for lab sessions.
• Set up and break down lab stations after classes.
• Assist faculty and students during lab exercises, simulations, and practical skill demonstrations.
• Ensure the lab environment meets safety, cleanliness, and infection control standards.
• Properly store instruments and equipment after use.
• Support faculty in organizing lab‑related documents, evaluations, and student checklists.
• Ensure students follow lab rules, dress code, and safety protocols.

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Credentialed in the field of Surgical Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in the operating room in the scrub role or as an instructor in Surgical Technology or a combination of both within the last 5 years.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments, aseptic technique, and operating room protocols.
• Basic organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, move, and organize lab equipment and supplies.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety and procedural protocols.

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27academic year is $50.72 / perhour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

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