Surgical Technology Program Director (VLD)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Valdosta, GA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Surgical Technology Program Director at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is responsible for the administration, organization, and supervision of an accredited program of study. This includes continuous quality review and improvement, long-range planning, and program development. The role involves orienting and supervising clinical and field internship preceptors, implementing directives from Deans/Assistant Deans, and managing the program's budget. Responsibilities also include maintaining the area booklist, ensuring the accuracy of semester syllabi, collaborating on projects and department initiatives, and investigating student academic appeals. The position requires assisting with and meeting deadlines for national industry certification and completing special projects. The role may involve variable hours and clinical supervision of students, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with college policies and occupational health and safety regulations. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who support students from underrepresented groups and students with disabilities, promoting equity in all aspects of student enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in any field or discipline.
Five (5) years of current experience in the operating room in the scrub role or five (5) years of current experience as an instructor of surgical technology or a combination of both.
Demonstrate proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities.
Willingness to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in post-secondary education.
A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Administer, organize, and supervise the Surgical Technology program.
Conduct continuous quality review and improvement of the program.
Engage in long-range planning and ongoing development of the program.
Orient, train, and supervise clinical and field internship preceptors.
Implement and follow up on directives issued by Deans/Assistant Deans.
Plan and oversee the program budget.
Maintain the area booklist.
Review and ensure the accuracy of semester syllabi.
Collaborate with the Dean/Assistant Dean on projects and department initiatives.
Investigate and recommend decisions regarding academic appeals made by students.
Assist with and meet deadlines for national industry certification.
Complete special projects.
Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies and occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
Support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities.
Participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students.