Surgical Technology

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
  • ATHS, Rm. W245
  • (570) 326-3761, ext. 7444
  • ghackenb@pct.edu