Director Clinical Education Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education ensures the availability of clinical sites for the educational experience of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography students. It is the responsibility of the Director of Clinical Education to prepare the students for their clinical experience with lab practice, classroom lectures and scheduling of physicals, background checks and/or drug testing required for clinical placement.

Requirements

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (required)
Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in OB/GYN and/or abdominal sonography with a minimum of two (2) years in abdomen and OB/GYN (required)
Proficiency in curriculum development, teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance
Independently manage complex tasks and projects
Coach and mentor junior team members
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
Drive innovation to improve organizational success
Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Communicate with faculty and students to provide direct instruction
Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Ability to travel to local worksites
Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a clinical setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

Secure new clinical affiliation agreements (contracts) as required by the program
Maintain affiliation agreements and ensure timely renewals of expiring contracts
Regularly visit affiliates and validate clinical objectives are delivered appropriately to students
Evaluate and validate the clinical education affiliate's appropriateness and effectiveness
Document and record clinical site visit
Create, maintain and audit student records (e.g. immunizations, background checks, and drug testing); Affirm compliance with clinical affiliate requirements
Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical education component of the curriculum
Coordinate clinical education with didactic education
Schedule students in appropriate clinical rotations
Monitor and affirm that students neet clinical education requirements
Provide supervision of students while onsite clinical affiliate location(s)
Review and monitor clinical documentation is complete, accurate, and securely maintained
Orient and train clinical instructors and preceptors at clinical sites
Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the institution, enhance student opportunities, and build professional networks
Actively participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
Provide instruction in both the Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program
Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned