Surgical Technology - Program Chair - Full Time
Education Affiliates
- Location
- Onsite (Smyrna, Georgia)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the role
FORTIS Colleges and Institutes is seeking a Surgical Technology Program Director to lead and oversee their program in Smyrna, Georgia. The role focuses on curriculum development, faculty support, and ensuring accreditation compliance to foster student success.
Skills
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Surgical Technology Program Director — Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Surgical Technology Program Director to lead and oversee our Surgical Technology program. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical and instructional experience, a commitment to student success, and knowledge of surgical technology education, curriculum development, and program planning.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a surgical technology education program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
- Current NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
- Minimum of five years of combined experience as an operating room scrub practitioner, surgical technology instructor, or a combination of both within the past ten years.
- Minimum of an associate degree in any discipline; concentration in Surgical Technology preferred. A bachelor’s degree or higher is recommended and may be required based on institutional accreditation standards.
- Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high academic, clinical, and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Surgical Technology program.
- Develop, evaluate, and maintain curriculum in accordance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
- Support faculty development, student success, and clinical education.
- Ensure program compliance with applicable accreditation and professional standards.
- Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and institutional leadership to promote program quality and continuous improvement.
Schedule: Full-Time
Position Type: Program Leadership / Education
If you are an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist with a passion for education and developing the next generation of surgical technology professionals, we encourage you to apply.