Faculty Medical Laboratory and Histotechnician Program Director

Faculty Medical Laboratory and Histotechnician Program Director Reading Area Community College - 4.1 Reading, PA Job Details Full-time $51,800 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Medical Technologist Master's degree Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description About the

Health Professions Division:

The Health Professions Division offers accredited Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs in Medical Laboratory Technician and Histotechnician. The programs prepare students for careers in clinical laboratory settings through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical training. The Division is committed to student success, workforce development, and strong healthcare partnerships.

Position Summary:

The Program Director provides academic, administrative, and instructional leadership for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program and administrative oversight of the Histotechnician (HT) program. The Histotechnician program is supported by an Education Coordinator who manages instructional delivery, student supervision, and day-to-day academic operations in accordance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

(Not an all-inclusive list of duties) Provide academic, administrative, and instructional leadership for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program Provide administrative oversight of the Histotechnician (HT) program in collaboration with the Education Coordinator Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation for the MLT program Teach, or assign instructors to teach, Medical Laboratory Technology and Histotechnician Program classes as assigned by the Dean of Health Professions. Monitor student outcomes assessment and overall program effectiveness for both programs Assume the responsibility for maintaining NAACLS accreditation of the MLT and HT programs by submitting annual reports, assembling selfstudy documents, and coordinating site visits. Coordinate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for both programs Lead program review, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

Required:

Master's degree in related field A minimum of three years' teaching experience Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures Holds ASCP‐BOC or ASCPi BOC generalist certification as a

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist Preferred:

Doctorate degree in related field

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

FOR ANNUAL SECURITY AND CRIME STATISTICS REPORTS

https://www.racc.edu/about-racc/clery If you would like to talk to someone about our health professions career opportunities, please feel free to contact Dr. Stacia Visgarda, Dean of Health Professions at or call 610-372-4721 ext. 5422. To learn more about Reading Area Community College, visit: www.racc.edu About Reading Area Community College Reading Area Community College (RACC) is an accredited, comprehensive, open-enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities. Sponsored by Berks County, the College provides affordable access to meet identified community educational needs. Students from every age, race, religion and many different countries throughout the world choose to study here. Those who are seeking degrees at the college are attracted to programs like nursing, respiratory care, criminal justice and business. Other people pursue individual courses to brush up on a skill or interest, or pursue certification in a variety of subjects. The Community Education/Workforce Development division offers programs like dental assisting, home health aide and GED preparation.