Sonography Clinical Education Coordinator

Department:

38242 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Medical Education: Ultrasound Education

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday

Pay Range

$ $64.95Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains and promotes appropriate standards of quality for education in diagnostic medical sonography.
• Coordinates clinical ultrasound training with didactic education as assigned by the program supervisor. Reports information in all aspects of clinical education as needed to the program supervisor.
• Collaborates with the supervisor on devising and implementing strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of student performance and progression in the clinical setting. Assists the supervisor in conducting program evaluations and compilation of outcome data.
• Evaluates effectiveness and equity of all clinical sonography rotations and assures appropriate levels of student supervision in the clinical setting.
• Prepares and conducts classroom instruction for various classes within the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Conducts clinical demonstration sessions in correlation with previously presented classroom instruction and observes students' performance of these techniques. Establishes professional standards for students.
• Serves as a program liaison, resource, and mentor for each clinical affiliate.
• Collaborates with Ultrasound staff regarding practical experience phases of student training. Observes, evaluates, and records performance of students, rendering supplementary clinical training as required.
• Maintains student records such as weekly clinical evaluations, clinical competency tests, and classroom grades.
• Assists the program supervisor in the interview and selection of students for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Participates in student recruitment efforts.
• Attends meetings and seminars, keeping abreast of clinical instructor techniques. Promotes the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography throughout the community.

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), or
• Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the 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:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a general, cardiac, and/or vascular sonographer or radiologic technologist position and 1 year of practical experience as a clinical or didactic instructor in a sonography or related program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance.
• Maintains superior scanning skills and is current in all aspects of clinical knowledge.
• Strong self-direction and motivation.
• Ability to compile and assess statistical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with diverse groups.

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 transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be able to stand 50 percent of the workday.
• Must be able to frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Must have clear speech, hearing, and vision.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
• Must wear protective clothing (i.e. lead aprons, isolation gowns, protective eyewear, etc.) as needed.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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