What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonography Clinical Coord PRN position at Sovah Health - Danville?
SOVAH Health – Danville
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
- And much more…
Position Summary:
Sovah Danville is seeking a PRN Sonography Clinical Coordinator who is responsible for program coordinating student clinical rotations, teaching assigned sonographic classes, and supervising students in the clinical setting.
- Teach each semester as assigned-may include day and evening sections, on and off campus, weekends, and distance learning technologies.
- Teach by Lab/Clinical courses as assigned by the Program Director, within the Certification Areas held.
- Post and hold a minimum of 1 office hour per course weekly.
- Prepare and distribute to all students a syllabus consistent with the course of study for each course taught.
- Prepare grade reports for each course taught.
- Recommend appropriate texts and support materials for each course taught.
- Assist in requisition adequate instructional equipment and supplies.
- In collaboration with program director, review course content, teaching modality etc. at the end of each semester.
- Evaluate course instruction in accordance with established policies within accreditation bodies.•Schedule and supervise students during clinical experiences.
- Work with community health care organizations to sustain and enhance the profession of sonography.
- Serve as liaison between school and the health care community.
- Be responsible for coordinating clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the Program Director
- Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of clinical experiences for the concentration students are enrolled within
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Provide progression of clinical instruction and document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.
Student Support: -
Refer students to school resources such as advising, counseling, tutoring, financial aid etc. as
appropriate. - Maintain a positive, professional relationship with colleagues, supervisors, students and the community.
- Participate in required faculty meetings.
- Attend on/off campus professional development activities as schedule permits.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of the school.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
- Graduate of a 2-year Allied Health program required. Must be actively pursuing a B.S. Degree.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Must have working knowledge of the different types of sonographer equipment; mobile and stationary.
- Teaching Aids: AV equipment, teaching films and diagrams, books, journals, diagnostic radiography equipment, student evaluation forms, requisitions, IBM, PC, and MS Office products, various forms used by the hospital and the program, and office equipment.
- Documentation of experience in education theories and techniques may include completed college courses, seminars, or in-service sessions on topics including, but not limited to learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques after hire.
Required Skills Certifications/Licenses:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required.
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American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) credentialed in one of the following areas:
- Abdomen
- OB/GYN
- RDCS or RCS
- RVT
- Two (2) years of professional experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer is required.
- Previous experience as a Sonography instructor preferred.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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