Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
I. Position Purpose
Under the guidance and direction of the Associate Dean and Dean of Allied Health and Nursing, the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Manager manages the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program and oversees the operations of the Medical Assisting (MA) Program in conjunction with the Medical Assisting faculty. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Manager leads both independent project management and collaborative efforts with the Deans to create, maintain, and process materials; teaches classes each semester of the year; leads program review and accreditation efforts; and supervises faculty assigned to teach courses within the program. The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Manager will also coordinate all related processes related to the MLT department such as placement testing, file completion and accreditation requirements.
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II. Duties and Responsibilities
PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT ACTVITIES:
- Provide effective day-to-day management and administration of the Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Assisting program at the School of Allied Health and Nursing.
- Plan and oversee professional development for faculty.
- In cooperation with the Dean of the School of Allied Health and Nursing maintain accreditation, manage curriculum, create course schedules, assist with faculty and student issues, coordinate professional development for faculty, coordinate adjunct assignments, complete adjunct faculty evaluations and participate in other special projects.
- Responsible for assuring that university policies are communicated and followed.
- Manage aspects of grant funding as needed.
- Serve on committees as assigned by the Dean.
PERFORMS STUDENT ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT & ADVISING ACTIVITIES
- Teaches courses as determined by department needs.
- Assist with the recruitment and placement of students.
- Coordinate textbook selection and review process to reduce overall student cost.
- Work with students and faculty to resolve conflicts and serve as the second step in grade appeals.
- Encourage students’ involvement in the advising process; Maintains sufficient advising hours compatible with student schedules; meet with advisees at least twice per semester and as often as needed; advise student having difficulty in class / clinical work; maintain appropriate advisee files; direct students to appropriate department and College resources; maintain confidentiality; periodically evaluates graduation progress and completions.
- Implement the orientation process for new faculty;
- Duties also include managing student files, including processing of applications, documenting, using spreadsheets (such as Excel), and databases (such as Colleague/Web Advisor and Blackboard). Keep track of student progress in cross disciplines and updating student records. This will involve working closely with many different offices throughout the College, Student Affairs, Financial Aid, etc.
- Acts as lead contact for international student needs in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar.
- Reviews graduation applications prior to final approval by the Dean of Allied Health and Nursing.
- Coordinate with CCP Liaison for site visits for College Credit Plus
- Act as the lead liaison for practicum sites for the MLT program in the School of Allied Health and Nursing.
- Certify to the board of MLT, in a format prescribed by the board for each student who is an applicant for licensure in Ohio that each applicant successfully completed the requirements of the program the date the applicant completed program requirements.
- Submit to the board of MLT a corrective action plan any time the program administrators submit one or more erroneous certifications of program completion to the board of MLT;
PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT METHODS FOR PUBLICIZING AND PROMOTING
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
- Assist in the college marketing department in developing materials about the program (e.g., publications, web page, annual report).
- Represent the MLT and MA program to students, prospective students, and other interested parties.
- Facilitate advisory committee involvement in all program within the unit.
- Work with Tech Prep coordinator to develop articulation agreements with Career Technical and traditional secondary schools.
- Represent program at recruiting events, on and off campus.
- Collaborate and provide programming for career/program exploration camps.
- Participate in program relevant community & networking events.
PARTICIPATES IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Is familiar with the mission and philosophy of Hocking College;
- Follows Hocking College policies and procedures.
- Promote a positive working relationship across technology, department, and community lines;
- Participate in Academic Affairs and institutional activities including but not limited to graduation ceremonies and committees;
- Participate in student enrollment activities (recruiting and registration), contribute to the assessment of student academic achievement;
III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills
- A Master of Science or related field of study required. Exceptions may be made to this requirement by the Dean pursuant to accreditation standards.
- Current ASCP-BOC or ASCPI-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
- Three years of teaching experience
- Have knowledge of education methods and administration, as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures experience.
- Have minimally obtained 36 hours of documented continuing professional development every 3 years.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong technology skills including usage of Microsoft Office, email, student information system, and learning management system
- Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of subject area.
- Knowledge of educational theory and application.
- Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
- Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
- Educational technology skills.
- Caring attitude toward students.
- Learning and self-motivation skills.
- Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
- Knowledge of College resources available to students.
- Knowledge of organizational structure.
- Current knowledge of curriculum, objectives, and requirements.
- Openness to suggestions for improvement.
- Flexibility in dealing with others.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
- Knowledge of safe working conditions; including Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA guidelines.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).