Clinical Coordinator - Ultrasound/Sonography DMS

Position Description


Clinical Coordinator - Ultrasound/Sonography DMS
Location Anchorage, AK
Job Code ANC-CC-DMS
# of openings 1
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Charter College, an established and growing career college with locations in Washington, Montana, New Mexico, Alaska, and Southern California, is adding a Sonography Program to our Anchorage, AK Campus!

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

If you have an Associates Degree in Sonography, two years Clinical experience as a registered Sonographer and maintain a RDMS Certification or ARRT Certification, this may be the place for you!

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.

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 in Sonography required bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques.
• Minimum two years Clinical experience as a registered Sonographer
• Maintain a RDMS Certification or AART Certification.

COMPENSATION

• Part Time - Hourly Non-Exempt Position
• $39.05 - $47.84
• Compensation dependent on experience, knowledge and education level

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Professional Development

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical Sonography: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or ARRT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Location Anchorage, AK
Job Code ANC-CC-DMS
# of openings 1