Program Director, Clinical Lab Science - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health • Neptune Township, NJ

16h

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Program Director manages, supervises, and instructs the 11- month hospital- Based program in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology. The Program Director is responsible for the organization, administration, instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum development and planning, directing other program faculty and staff, periodic review, planning, development, evaluation and general effectiveness of the program. The Program Director has input into the budget preparation and is responsible for maintaining the NAACLS accreditation of the program.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 yrs full-time Clinical Experience
• 2 yrs full-time teaching experience in an accredited educational program in the modality of hire.
• General knowledge of professional equipment for the modality of the program of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Program Director experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and revise school curriculum to support and maintain accreditation and goals. Establishes and maintains national accreditation status for programs with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Engages in a minimum of 36 hours of documented continuing professional education over every 3 years.
• Conducts planned and systematic program review with faculty. Communicates planned corrective actions and updates. Investigates current educational trends and alternative modes of delivery.
• Develops policies congruent with institutional policies. Maintains order and organization within the school and faculty through a formalized system of policies.
• Manages and/or assists in the recruitment, development, and supervision of team members. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters team member engagement. Establishes clear objectives tied to department and/or organizational strategic goals. Coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Involved in the development and/or management of budget for assigned areas. Regularly monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics, modifying business activities where needed in response to changing financial situations.
• Track, analyze, and report on relevant data and metrics as needed and/or requested. Develop, recommend and/or implement actions or process improvements as appropriate.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.
• In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director