Ultrasound Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Charter College , an established and growing career college with locations in Washington, New Mexico, Southern California, and is adding a Sonography Program to our new Anchorage, Alaska!

We are currently seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Coordinator for our new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program .

It is the philosophy of Charter College to provide a unique educational path for students that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction in health care, business, and legal industries.

An association of caring and concerned administration; qualified, experienced, and certified instructors; the College directs students not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance but also to the nourishment of personal and professional growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for supervision of all clinical activities, assist with supervision of instruction and curriculum development in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. This position serves in the absence of Program Director.

The Clinical Coordinator DMS reports to the Program Director DMS.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the program director.
• Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of clinical experiences students are enrolled in.
• Provide clinical instruction and document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.
• Assists students with identifying weaknesses and correcting their clinical performance.
• Demonstrates and instructs alternative methods of obtaining scans due to patient condition.
• Assists with development of clinical rotation.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Assist the Program Director with the management of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Manage the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in the absence of the Program Director.
• Conduct clinical observations as assigned.
• Establish clinical rapport with affiliates to include procurement of contract agreement and maintenance.
• Work with local and off-site clinical agencies and affiliates to coordinate availability of clinical assignments for students.
• Orient all new clinical faculty to their role.
• Provide supervisory visits to clinical sites.
• Obtain evaluations of students by clinical site managers and clinical instructors.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required.
• Communicate with Lead Instructor or Program Director on all issues related to students as needed.
• Recognize their role is multidimensional and that ongoing commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role and that life- long learning is essential. Maintain professional expertise.
• Acknowledge that scholarship is an integral component of the faculty role and that teaching itself is a scholarly activity.
• Act in the role of Instructor in the classroom, lab, or clinical as needed when full-time faculty or adjunct instructors are unavailable.
• Be knowledgeable about the educational environment within which he/she practices and recognizes how political, institutional, social and economic forces influences his/her role.
• Ensure students follow the catalog guidelines in the clinical setting
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work off site as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Associate degree (Required); bachelor’s degree (Preferred).
• Required ABD and/or OB/Gyn RDMS or ARRT(s)
• Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques. (Preferred)
• Minimum 2 years Clinical experience as a registered Sonographer.
• Must be within driving distance of the campus!

COMPENSATION:

• Full Time - Salaried Exempt Position
• $81,000- 99,000 Annual Salary
• Compensation dependent on experience, knowledge and education level.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anchorage, Alaska : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Sonography: 2 years (Required).

License/Certification:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Preferred).
• Required ABD and/or OB/Gyn RDMS or ARRT(s)/RT(s).

Work Location: In person

We are committed to diversity. Charter College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)

About Charter College:
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that emphasizes a new direction for continuing education. Charter College is not a liberal arts college, university, or a vocational school. Instead, Charter College takes the best elements from each of these respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience that meets our students’ needs. We offer career training programs in the growing fields of healthcare, business, legal, criminal justice, information technology and select trade careers. We strive to provide our students with a career-focused education that is both relevant in today’s workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus.