What are the responsibilities and job description for the DMS- Specialty Clinical Coordinator Adult Echo position at SOUTH COLLEGE?
Description
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
South College is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Clinical Coordinator for Adult Echo Sonography to lead and manage the program concentration. This position will support the Academic Department in developing and delivering high-quality educational programs, fostering student success, and ensuring alignment with the latest industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, teaching experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and industry professionals.
The Clinical Coordinator reports to the Program Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and is responsible for integrating all clinical education with didactic education. The Clinical Coordinator responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and oversee the curriculum and educational content for the Adult Echo Sonography concentration within the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
- Maintain academic and clinical standards in accordance with accrediting bodies (CAAHEP, JRC-DMS).
- Develop and update course materials, assessments, and other educational resources for the concentration.
- Collaborate with faculty to plan, evaluate, and enhance course offerings, ensuring integration of current trends and technologies in echo and vascular sonography.
- Mentor, counsel and advise students, providing academic and career guidance in the field of adult echocardiography and vascular sonography.
- Coordinate, evaluate and supervise clinical rotations, ensuring students gain the necessary hands-on experience in adult echo and vascular procedures.
- Foster relationships with local healthcare organizations and industry professionals to support internship opportunities, clinical placements, and job placement for graduates.
- Maintain professional development through continuing education, conferences, and active engagement in the sonography field.
- Assist with program assessments, accreditation processes, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Maintain all student clinical records including calculation of quarterly grades.
- Review and revise performance objectives to assure valid clinical learning experiences.
- Maintain student data and analyze retention rates, credential pass rate, employer/student surveys.
- Maintain acceptable certification.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Required; Master’s Degree Preferred.
- Credentials: Must hold current certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS).
Experience
- Must have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques
- Evidence the equivalent of two years’ full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the field.
- Evidence proficiency in curriculum development, instructional methodologies, evaluation and assessment, supervision, instruction, education, and counseling.
