Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator is responsible for classroom instruction, laboratory integration, and coordination of students in the diagnostic medical sonography program curriculum. The work location for this position is on-site.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $80,000- $100,000 per year.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Prepares lesson plans relative to the course of study; develops or assists with the development of curriculum within the confines of the topic area.
• Promotes student learning through utilization of effective classroom instructional techniques, engaging lab activities, and curriculum-appropriate evidence of learning.
• Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
• Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning.
• Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program, and institution levels.
• Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities.
• Maintains records of attendance, academic progress, and laboratory performance; provides timely summary grade records to the registrar and/or assigned records personnel; assures student conformance to campus expectations; maintains class discipline.
• Supervises the laboratory component of a course; maintains equipment and consumable supplies; communicates equipment and supply needs to the program director.
• Attends required faculty, staff or operational meetings as determined by need or directive; communicates student difficulties to supervisors and/or educational administration.
• Participates in the evaluation of students, classroom, or instructional methodologies; maintains a confidential manner relative to academic grades, discussions, and personal or financial records of students.
• Serves as primary program clinical coordinator; schedules and coordinates visits in order to maximize student instruction and favorable instructional environment in the clinical setting.
• Communicates student progress and clinical site activities in a timely manner; maintain accurate records of time, travel, and instructional activities in clinical sites.
• Sources appropriate clinical sites for student clinical rotations in accordance with accreditation requirements and to accommodate growth in student census; maintains a list of site contacts; visits sites to ensure appropriate and effective student instruction and experiences are delivered.
• Coordinates with the Contracts Manager or designee as needed for execution and/or renewal of affiliation agreements for all clinical sites; ensures adherence to agreement terms by both program and site.
• Coordinates clinical site resources in order to maximize learning outcomes; instructs, supervises, and directs students in the provision of clinical diagnostic medical sonography practice.
• Assesses student progress and makes suggestions for improvement; assures accessibility and availability for students while in designated clinical sites.
• Coordinates clinical practice to didactic and curricular standards and theory.
• Participates in the on-going evaluation of student progress; communicates progress and/or student difficulties to program faculty in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate program records, including documentation of student completion of clinical hours and skill offs, and completion of graduate and employer surveys.
• Assists in the rotational evaluation of students in both clinical and campus environments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Core Competencies: Adaptability Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Communication Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point. Integrity & Ethics Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values. Organization Support Supports organizations' goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution. Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Job Competencies: Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Student Achievement Focus - Personally, demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps student informed about progress. Technical Job Skills - Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner; is able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations. Organizational Support - Supports organizations' goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.

Qualifications: To perform the 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 -Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences and Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) certification required. Registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required OR Registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. 5+ years in hospital or outpatient setting.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as handbooks and curriculum; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of students and faculty members. Mathematical : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Computer Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certifications, Licensures, and Registrations : Must possess all certifications and licensures required for the courses and/or programs working as the Clinical Coordinator. Clinical Coordinator must possess certifications from 1. The American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), with specialties in abdominal and small parts, and obstetrics and gynecology, and 2. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Sonographer (RVS) preferred.

Other Qualifications: Two years of teaching experience preferred along with two years' management/ supervisory/ lead position or specialist experience in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related health care setting preferred. Must have a thorough knowledge of the specific program requirements. Must demonstrate the ability to teach from a standardized curriculum. Must have a thorough knowledge of SJVC policies and procedures.

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 the 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 stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/o move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In some cases, depending on the program, the employee may be exposed to chemicals and/or moving machinery.