Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director (Ardms)

Coordinate the clinical education and instruction of students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.

• Review student success rates by class and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.

• Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students. Monitor students' radiation exposure. Conduct orientation for students at each clinical education site.

• Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.

• Evaluate students' performance regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students' clinical performance and progress. Coordinate with site instructors to ensure effective clinical education.

• Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan. Recommend changes to the Program Director.

• Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students. Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department. Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.

• May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in Diagnostic Medical Sonography methods and techniques.

• Perform the duties of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography instructor.

• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate's degree from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience as a general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, pediatric cardiac sonographer, and/or vascular technologist.

• Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance.

• Active registration/credential from a nationally recognized sonography-credentialing agency (RDMS).

• Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered (AB, OB/GYN).

• Current license, certification, or other credential required by local, state, and federal laws to work in the field.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.