Job Description The Allied Health School CLS Program Director for the Cedars-Sinai Allied Health School (AHS) within the Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University (HSU) is an educational leader in the CLS field and provides subject matter expertise in the administration of the academic program. The CLS Program Director ensures that the educational program aligns with accreditation standards and prepares graduates for successful placement in their field.
This role is responsible for curriculum development, coordinating teaching assignments, and maintaining communication with affiliated education teams. The AHS CLS Program Director also plays a role in faculty development, offering mentorship and fostering an environment conducive to creativity and responsibility. In partnership with HSU and AHS leadership the CLS Program Director will manage the recruitment and selection process of incoming students and will support other key initiatives and activities within the AHS.
Adapts and executes AHS education plans while contributing to strategy development. Formulates and revises orientation manuals, course materials, lectures, and tests in line with the approved curriculum and in compliance with medical center or governmental requirements and regulations.
Provides leadership in managing, planning, implementing, and administrating the assigned education program’s goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate preparedness to meet placement expectations.
Researches and identifies trends to establish program direction and create operational and administrative policies, tools and educational resources to support students.
Coordinates and conducts new or remedial instructions in the set-up, use, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the respiratory therapy equipment.
In partnership with the AHS Administrator coordinates the enrollment and attendance of students in courses mandated by the medical center or governmental regulatory agencies. Provides professional leadership and support to faculty/instructors, serving as a mentor and facilitator to foster an environment that encourages creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.
Directly mentors students to help them develop a growth mindset, a strong sense of self-efficacy, and an identity as a professional who inspires by example.
Facilitates and monitors professional development activities, including instructing, precepting, mentoring, and educational opportunities for students, interns/residents, and new hires.
Provides support to help students matriculate into advanced degree programs or future job opportunities as appropriate, which may include serving as an employment reference and writing recommendation letters as appropriate.
Builds and maintains relationships with various stakeholders including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, community college liaisons, and industry partners to ensure the successful integration of academic and industry perspectives.
Collects, analyzes, and utilizes data to inform decision-making. Measures program activities and efforts for effectiveness in an on-going data collection process, as well as tracking student performance.
Performs routine, clinical and/or technical support within the assigned department to maintain competence in the field.
Provides clinical expertise and can perform the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III.
Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity
Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met.
A valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist license required.
~ Master’s Degree in applicable field required. 5 years of Clinical and/or technical experience in hospital setting required.
~3 years Teaching, Precepting and/or mentoring experience required.
~ Medical Technologist (ASCP): ASCP Board of Registry certification as a Medical Technologist, or certification in appropriate specialty.
~ Certified by American Medical Technologist as an Allied Health Instructor (AHI).
~ Preferred: ASCP Board of Registry certification as a Medical Technologist, or certification in appropriate specialty.
Working Title : Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program Director, Graduate Research Education Allied Health School
Department : Graduate Research Education
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Academic / Research
Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
