Sonography Clinical Instructor

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains familiarity with program goals including clinical education, evaluation of students, reporting progress, and for the periodic review and updating of course material.
• Prepares and conducts classroom instruction for assigned courses within the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Conducts clinical demonstration sessions in correlation with previously presented classroom instruction and observes students performance of techniques.
• Works with the clinical coordinator in maintaining a regular schedule for visiting clinical affiliates.
• Observes, evaluates, and records performance of students during site visits; renders supplementary clinical training as required.
• Provides input to program supervisor for student evaluations in both didactic and clinical areas of the program.
• Assists program supervisor in the interview and selection of students for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Assists program supervisor in other aspects of the sonography program as assigned.
• Communicates areas of improvement for students and assists in formulating corrective measures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS), or
• Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS), and
• Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a general, cardiac and/or vascular sonographer position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Attends meetings and seminars, keeps abreast of clinical instructor techniques.
• Maintains superior scanning skills and is current in all aspects of clinical knowledge.
• Proficient in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation and guidance.
• Strong self-direction and motivation.
• Ability to compile and assess statistical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding