Program Director, Allied Health Ops (Sterile Processing)

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Program Director for the Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH) in Nashville. This full-time, on-site role leads program administration, oversees budgets and curriculum, and ensures high-quality clinical experiences for students.

The position requires a master's degree, 3 years of leadership experience, and credentials as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Sterile Processing Tech.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of program leadership experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Sterile Processing Tech credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Provides program instructional leadership for standards, 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.

Skills

Program management

Peer leadership

Financial processes

Quality management

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Program Director for the Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH) in Nashville. This full-time, on-site role leads program administration, oversees budgets and curriculum, and ensures high-quality clinical experiences for students.

The position requires a master's degree, 3 years of leadership experience, and credentials as a Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Sterile Processing Tech.