Surgical Technology
School of Health Sciences
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. W241 · (570) 326-3761, ext. 7444
Faculty
- Diane Smith, MSN, RNFA, CNOR, CST, Director of Surgical Technology
- Elizabeth Shively, BS, RN, CST, Clinical Director, Surgical Technology
- Susan Shaffer, BS, RN, CST, Instructor/Lab Director
- Staff Listing
Diane Smith, MSN, RNFA, CNOR, CST, Director of Surgical Technology
- ATHS, Rm. W242
- (570) 321-5549
- dsmith@pct.edu
Education:
MSN, Mansfield University
BSN, Misericordia University
RN Diploma, Queens Hospital Center School of Nursing
RNFA, Luzerne Community College
Surgical Technology, New England Institute of Technology
Academic Experience:
Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2005-present
Work Experience:
1986-2005 RN/Perioperative Educator
RN in the OR specialized in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
1974-1986 RN in ICU, ER, PACU and Medical/ Surgical
Professional Organizations:
Association of Surgical Technologist
Association of Operating Room Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau, Nurse’s Honor Society
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Elizabeth Shively, BS, RN, CST, Clinical Director, Surgical Technology
- ATHS, Rm. W238
- (570) 321-5549
- eshively@pct.edu
I am a local girl, born and raised in Williamsport, PA. I have been a member of the Penn College community since 1997 in one form or another. I graduated with a certificate in Surgical Technology in 1999 and began working at a local hospital. I became a Registered Nurse in 2004 and continued to work in an operating room setting. In 2005, I was hired at Penn College as the Clinical Director of Surgical Technology. Shortly after assuming this position, I earned my Bachelor of Sciences degree in Applied Health Studies. While teaching, I continue to work in the field. I plan to continue teaching and imparting the valuable skills I learn every day to future Surgical Technologists.
Susan Shaffer, BS, RN, CST, Instructor/Lab Director
- ATHS, Rm. W237
- (570) 321-5549
- sshaffe2@pct.edu
Education:
BS, University of St. Francis (1992)
Diploma of Nursing, Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing (1973)
Surgical Technology Certificate, Williamsport Community College (1971)
Certified Surgical Technologist
Academic Experience:
2007-present: Instructor, Surgical Technology
Work Experience:
January 2007: Part-time Instructor, Surgical Technology
1996-2007: Registered Nurse/Mentor, Operating Room
1989-1996: Assistant Nurse Manager/Educator, Operating Room
1973-1989: Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Having thirty-four years of operating room experience, I was given the opportunity to become an
instructor in the Surgical Technology program. I find teaching and sharing my OR experiences
with my students very rewarding and challenging.
Staff
- Gloria Hackenburg, Secretary to Directors of Occupational Therapy and Surgical Technology
Gloria Hackenburg, Secretary to Directors of Occupational Therapy and Surgical Technology
- ATHS, Rm. W245
- (570) 326-3761, ext. 7444
- ghackenb@pct.edu