Program Dir, Allied Health Surgical Technologist Program

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Organization:

Allied Health

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
The Program Director (PD) serves as the lead program administrator. The PD oversees the effectiveness of program operations such as program, assessments, curriculum design, instruction, clinical learning experiences, student evaluation, and all academic advisements. The PD must also demonstrate effectiveness in the supervision of the Clinical/Educational Coordinator(s) and other instructional faculty in the program. The PD will devote sufficient time to ensure that all educational and administrative responsibilities are met and is committed to the diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the surgical technology profession.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•The PD duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Provides program instructional leadership for implementation of standards, appropriate curriculum, delivery methods, and preparation of students to obtain employment in their field of study.
•    Serves as the Program curriculum expert, and ensures all curriculum is aligned to academic and industry standards.
•    Manages all matters of programmatic accreditation including annual reports and surveys, curriculum review, self-study, periodic internal reviews, and maintaining accreditation standards.
•    Evaluates student and graduate performance by maintaining a record of grades, performance in didactic and clinical competencies, job placements, and certification completion.
•    Serves as the Chair of the Admissions Committee and oversees the application cycle for all prospective students.
•    Assists the Clinical/Educational Coordinator(s) in regular site visits and clinical site communication to ensure high quality clinical experiences for students.
•    Maintains necessary professional credentials and professional development standards as deemed by Programmatic accreditors.
•    Establishes and enforces all CPiAH and Programmatic policies and procedures. 
Models and enforces safe and appropriate.
•    Models and enforces safe and appropriate student interactions and student support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in applied Sciences, Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program.  Possess and maintain a Current CST Certification (NABSTSA).  Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.  Experience teaching or precepting surgical technologists.  Administrative experience  

Ongoing: 
Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, educational, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.  Maintains CST certification.  Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.  Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care, quality improvement and current policies, procedures, and protocols.
 

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team. * Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department