Surgical Technology Program Director

Job Summary

Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and instruction of the Surgical Technology degree program courses across multiple campuses.  Courses will be a combination of on-campus, online, or hybrid instructional delivery. Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts and duties as otherwise assigned.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Instruction

·         Teaches program-specific courses in a classroom/lab/online environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

·         Evaluation and advisement of students in a classroom/lab/online setting

·         Works with Associate Dean to create course schedules

Safety/Technology

·         Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area which includes regular safety audits of each program area and lab

·         Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order

·         Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.

·         Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.

·         Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

·         Ensure work-related projects are completed and that they meet industrial standards.

Curriculum/Student and Program Learning Outcomes

·         Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards; prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for division-specific program courses; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.

·         Establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in students achieving desired outcomes, documenting their attainment and reporting within the Taskstream system. 

·         Correlation of clinical education with didactic education using approved curriculum format

·         Responsible for development and course edits to Blackboard master course shells;

·         Periodic revision and selection of course materials including textbooks, instructional supplements and aids, and online educational resources

·         Review and revision of program handbooks/manuals

·         Coordinates, reviews, and recommends program expenditures for program needs within established budget parameters and administrative procedures.

·         Oversees program budget and approves purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment.

Accreditation/Program Assessment

·         Maintains appropriate CAAHEP ARC/STSA accreditation for the program; has current knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures

·         Maintains annual reporting guidelines for CAAHEP ARC/STSA.

·         Attends program IFCC meetings.

·         Maintains assurance of effective program operations and manages ongoing program assessment.

Supports Discipline/Division

·         Manages and supports all full-time and adjunct program faculty; completes evaluation of and observation of adjunct faculty; participates in training of all full-time faculty.

·         Plans and participates in program advisory committee, ensures minutes, Plan of Work, and committee membership list are uploaded to Knightro Connect promptly.

·         Consult with the appropriate Dean or Associate Dean on full-time and adjunct faculty staffing needs.

·         Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.   

·         Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities. 

·         Maintains ARC/STSA CST(NBSTSA) credential, as required by accrediting body 

·         Plans and Holds regularly scheduled faculty meetings

Competencies

•              Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;

•              Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;

•              Oral and written communication skills;

•              Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;

•              Skill in accurate recordkeeping;

•              Organizational skills;

•              Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;

•              Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment.  This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time administrative/instructional position.  Work load is Monday-Friday with possible evenings or weekends based on needs.

Travel

Travel to other campuses and clinical affiliates is a possibility for meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in surgical technology in an operating room setting.
• Minimum of 2 years full time teaching experience in an accredited surgical technology program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, patient safety standards, and operating room protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related health science, education, or leadership field.
• Previous experience serving as a Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, or lead instructor in a Surgical Technology program.
• Experience with Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation standards, self-studies, and site visits.
• 4 years teaching experience in technical education, including curriculum development and student assessment.
• Familiarity with Blackboard Ultra or other Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with clinical affiliation management, student supervision in clinical settings, and compliance documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills necessary to support student success, faculty development, and program accreditation compliance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.