Direct the educational activities of the Sterile Processing and Surgical Technologist programs. Develop and manage the approved curriculum and design teaching schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and administer the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. 

• Supervise the activities of the Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist staff. Prepare teaching assignments. 

• Determine, establish, and implement department goals. 

• Review student success rates by class and implement plans to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to pursue their goals and solve student issues. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. 

• Monitor the department budget and expenditures. Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program. 

• Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction to include course objectives. 

• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts. 

• Evaluate the performance of students and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. 

• Coordinate the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum. 

• Notify programmatic accrediting agencies of all program changes, expected and unexpected to ensure compliance.  Ensure appropriate submission of required fees and documentation. Prepare self-studies and annual reports.

• Submit supporting documentation, graduation reports, licensing and certification results, and placement statistics for the program with the Director of Regulatory Affairs. 

• Manage the department’s assessment plan. 

• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with the education department in the design and implementation of the Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program. 

• Maintain an adequate Advisory Board and conduct two Advisory Board meetings per year. 

• Perform functions of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist instructor. 

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.