Renal Dialysis Technician Program Director Job in Pittsburgh 15219, Pennsylvania US
The Sanford-Brown name dates back to 1866 when Rufus C. Crampton, a professor at Illinois College, established a school to meet the growing educational demands of post-Civil War America. Today, there are 9 campuses bearing the name Sanford-Brown College (SBC) and there are 16 other affiliated campuses operating under the names of Sanford-Brown Institute and Missouri College. At Sanford-Brown our goal is to meet the needs of students and employers by providing innovative, focused educational programs in a variety of fields that can help prepare students not just for a job, but also for a career. Sanford-Brown maintains a faculty of dedicated professionals whose goal is providing career-focused programs that can help our graduates achieve success in their chosen industries.
Our educational philosophy is based on delivering a focused educational experience to every student who shows a passion to succeed. Sanford-Brown programs are geared toward learners who are seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the field of their choice. We provide an enriching, supportive environment to better help students gain proficiency in their chosen area of study. Sanford-Brown classrooms, labs and equipment are industry-current and instructors are dedicated professionals, many with vast working experience in their respective fields. The programs we offer are relevant to employers’ needs and focus on areas that offer exciting employment opportunities.
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The Dialysis Tech Program Chair assumes responsibility for the entire Dialysis Tech program. Duties include overseeing the design, development, and assessment of program curricula; scheduling and staffing classes; hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating program instructors; recommending the purchasing of supplies and equipment; assisting with the coordination of externship sites, including student placement and performance assessment; developing community contacts and chairing advisory board meetings; teaching program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assist at-risk students; maintaining competency and currency in the field and healthcare research, trends, issues, and practices, including effective teaching strategies and assessment methods; and providing support for program and institutional initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Word and Outlook
- Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Graduate from an accredited program or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area.
- Additionally, must possesses five (5) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; to include teaching and/or experience as a preceptor
- Certification is required from at least one of the following: NNCC - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, CCHT – Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, NNCO - National Nephrology Certification Organization, CCNT - Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology or CBNT, BONENT - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology.
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