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Chief Executive Officer - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Req Number: O1ZVI5
Location: Remote Position – Travel Required
Posted: 8/27/2024
Category: Government/Not-For-Profit : Not-For-Profit
Job Type: Permanent
Position Chief Executive Officer
Organization The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Location Remote Position – Travel Required
Reporting Relationship The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors
Website https://www.nbstsa.org/about-us

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) offered its first examinations in 1970 under the auspices of the Association of Operating Room Technologists (AORT) Advisory and Exam Committee. The Liaison Council on Certification of the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) was established in 1974 as the certifying agency for surgical technologists. The LCC-ST was incorporated separately from the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST, formerly AORT), in 1992, and was re-named the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting in 2005.

Today, NBSTSA is organized as a 501c (6) organization and is solely responsible for all decisions regarding certification from determining eligibility to maintaining, denying, granting, and renewing the designation.

The purpose of NBSTSA is to determine, through examination, if an individual has acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology or surgical first assisting. In addition, through the acquisition of continuing education credits or by re-examination, certified surgical technologists (CSTs) certified after August 31, 1977, and all CST/CSFAs are required to stay up to date with changes in the medical field.

Certification as a surgical technologist or surgical first assistant demonstrates that the individual meets the national standard for knowledge that underlies surgical technologist and surgical first assistant practice. Certification exhibits an individual’s pride in the profession, the desire to be recognized for mastery of scientific principles, as well as an ongoing commitment to patient care.

Today, NBSTSA certifies nearly 92,000 CSTs and CSFAs in the United States.

NBSTSA Mission

The mission of the NBSTSA is to be the gold standard provider of professional certification of surgical technologists (CST®) and surgical first assistants (CSFA®), supporting continuing education, thus promoting superior patient care in the surgical setting.

CST Certification

Individuals who have graduated from a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) are eligible to sit for the CST examination. CSTs recertify every two years.

CSFA Certification

Individuals who have graduated from a program in surgical first assisting accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) are eligible to sit for the CSFA examination.

Accreditation

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) reviews and grants accreditation to the NBSTSA for its administration of both the CST and CSFA certifications. The CST and CSFA certification programs are currently accredited by NCCA through April 30, 2025.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In furtherance of the mission and vision of the NBSTSA, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, and other constituencies to provide leadership in developing and executing the strategic priorities of the organization. They lead the staff in the implementation of the strategic plan's goals and objectives and in the management of all other aspects of the organization. The CEO serves as a key representative, voice, and influence for the NBSTSA with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that the programs, activities, advocacy, and services of the organization promote superior patient care in the surgical setting.

The CEO is responsible for managing $3.5 million in annual revenue and 10 full-time employees. Through effective leadership and management, the CEO fosters high performance and growth consistent with the respective missions, visions, strategic plans, and values of the organizations. Among the CEO’s primary roles and responsibilities are the following:

Governance and Leadership:
  • Collaborate with the Board in developing and communicating the organization’s strategic vision, and in facilitating the strategic planning and governance processes.
  • Provide leadership in planning and implementing NBSTSA’s mission and goals, proposing plans and budgets to achieve goals, and setting the standards and conditions of operating excellence.
  • Advise and assist the Board in the formulation of policies governing the organization and implement all policies and directives of the Board.
  • Update the Board regularly on progress toward achieving organizational goals, current operations, trends, and issues that may influence NBSTSA’s success.
  • Promote a culture based on continuous learning principles, open communication and transparency, inclusivity, team building, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence and service.
  • Manage complex constituencies and stakeholders, including the ability to effectively manage internal and external conflicts.
  • Serve as a principal liaison between the staff and the Board of Directors.

Administrative and Staff Management:
  • Provide organizational and operational leadership and direction to the NBSTSA staff. The CEO will communicate Board decisions, policies and programs to the employees and translate those goals into specific action plans and accountabilities.
  • Maintain a work environment that motivates and rewards employees for individual and team achievements and contributions.
  • Attract, inspire, retain, develop, and manage a diverse, talented, and high-performing team, to ensure that the mission and values of NBSTSA are put into practice by holding everyone accountable for quantifiable high-quality, timely, impactful, and cost-effective results.
  • Empower staff to achieve desired goals and foster a culture of openness, collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork.

Strategic Leadership:
  • Enable a future for the organization through strategic visioning, leadership, and collaborative dialogue (internal and external). Work with the Board to advance NBSTSA as the gold standard provider of professional certification of surgical technologists and surgical first assistants.
  • Sustain strategic direction through environmental scanning, strategic thinking, planning and management of NBSTSA’s people and financial resources.
  • Develop and enhance a robust digital strategy, social media presence. and technology platform to foster innovation, growth, and positive user experience.

Fiscal Management:
  • Maintain financial stability for NBSTSA and develop a financial plan that supports a growth strategy focused on measurable outcomes such as: revenue generation, streamlining costs, quality improvements, growth, and new product/program/service innovation.
  • Oversee preparation of the annual budget aligned to the strategic plan and monitor revenue and expenditures relative to the approved budget. Effectively utilize NBSTSA’s human, financial, and technical resources.
  • Provide accurate analysis of budgets, reports, and financial trends and operational procedures to assist the Board and executive team in decision-making.
  • Evaluate NBSTSA’s financial and operational structures to plan for continual improvements and increase in operating efficiencies.
  • Request legal assistance and monitor the progress of cases involving the NBSTSA.

External Relations:
  • Serve as a key representative and spokesperson for the NBSTSA. 
  • Develop and maintain strategic professional organizational relationships.
  • Ensure strategic alignment of branding, marketing, public relations, and communication efforts.
  • Define and execute an advocacy strategy to support the accomplishment of short and longer-term organizational objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is an executive-level leader, with the professional experience and competencies to lead an innovative, complex organization in this dynamic healthcare environment. They have held a leadership position in the healthcare sector with an organization of similar or larger scale and complexity. They are charismatic, authentic, entrepreneurial leader with extensive knowledge of healthcare related issues, processes, and policies.

The ideal candidate for the CEO role will possess the following background, experience, and skills:

  • A minimum of 8-10 years of executive-level experience in a certifying body, association management, and/or senior leadership within a health-related organization demonstrating proven leadership, business, financial, and technology acumen.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and the Board to advance NBSTSA’s mission and strategy. Success in working with boards to resolve issues, develop consensus, and effect growth.
  • A record for building and leading a highly professional, knowledgeable team in a performance driven, dynamic, and results-oriented environment. Demonstrated leadership style of identifying, developing, and engaging staff and fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through all aspects of leadership.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, influence, and relationship building skills, key to forging strong relationships, establishing trust, and engaging diverse stakeholders internal and external to NBSTSA.
  • Sound leadership and management skills, communications and listening skills, and experience creating and articulating a vision, both internally and externally. Also, an ability to anticipate emerging issues of importance to the organization and to translate those issues into actions that advance NBSTSA’s mission.
  • Polished communications skills, including presentation, writing, and public speaking skills.
  • Experience in organizational fiscal management including budgeting and forecasting, long-range financial planning, investment management, and audit compliance. Experience developing and administering organizational budgets and identifying and directing outside resources to maximize their contributions to strategic results.
  • A diplomatic demeanor with a positive attitude and hands-on style, and the view that this position provides a continuous opportunity to enhance the role of NBSTSA, as well as impact national health care.
  • Track record of developing and implementing a digital, social media, and technology presence and strategy to support membership engagement.
  • Demonstrated commitment to service and continually exhibit a customer service culture.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in rapidly changing conditions and ability to think logically and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
  • An ability to work concurrently on multiple tasks and projects with excellent delegation and managerial skills.
  • An ability to work as part of a team; able to work well in partnership with a variety of staff and other organizations.
  • A dependable, trustworthy, and personable team builder.
  • A high degree of emotional intelligence, empathy, and humility.
  • Integrity and ethical values.
  • Willingness to travel to headquarters, committee meetings and conferences required.

EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. ICE-CCP (Institute for Credentialing Excellence - Certified Credentialing Professional) a plus.

COMPENSATION
Salary: $270,000 - $300,000, dependent on experience

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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