Program Dir, Central Sterile Processing, Surgical Technician

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Allied Health

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Program Director, you will serve full-time as the lead program administrator. You will oversee the effectiveness of program operations such as program budget, assessments, curriculum design, instruction, clinical learning experiences, student evaluation, and all academic advisements. You must also demonstrate effectiveness in the supervision of the Clinical/Educational Coordinator(s) and other instructional faculty in the program. Additionally, you will devote sufficient time to ensure that all educational and administrative responsibilities are met.

REQUIRED:
• Master’s (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Sterile Processing Tech

You work Monday-Friday standard daytime business hours and will work on site at 2525 West End Ave. in Nashville, TN.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH) welcomes you. The central hub of allied health education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), CPiAH manages a variety of educational and clinical training programs. CPiAH serves under the larger umbrella of VUMC's Office of Health Sciences Education.  For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/allied-health-education/welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technical Capabilities:

• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.

• PEER LEADERSHIP (Advanced): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

• FINANCIAL PROCESSES (Advanced): Ability to monitor costs, expenses, and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

• QUALITY MANAGEMENT(Advanced): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.

• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (Advanced): Identifies, analyzes, and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.