CVT Echo/Vascular Curriculum Coordinator, Noninvasive CVT Program

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Echo and Vascular Curriculum Coordinator is a teaching faculty member in the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program at the Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Technology at MUSC Health. The role focuses on adult echocardiography and vascular ultrasound and coordinates and teaches related courses within the prescribed curriculum, providing students with comprehensive programmatic and technical instruction, exposure, and experience in cardiac and vascular sonography. The Coordinator assists the CVT Program Director and faculty with developing, coordinating, and teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, pre-practicum, and clinical courses. The role assesses student learning through examinations, competencies, evaluations, and projects, and supports student clinical education, mentorship, and academic progress. It also works with faculty, clinical sites, clinical instructors, and laboratory leadership to coordinate rotations, evaluate educational experiences and student performance, maintain records and outcome measures, and support curriculum planning in accordance with current practices and accreditation guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited echocardiography and vascular ultrasound technology program, or equivalent education and/or experience of at least three years in the CVT field as an echocardiography and vascular ultrasound technologist.
Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential.
Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) credential.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of experience.
Ability to see, hear, and speak; routinely sit, bend, stoop, and walk; and occasionally lift 20 or more pounds.
Ability to interpret and analyze information, think critically, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and teach echocardiography- and vascular ultrasound-related didactic, laboratory, simulation, pre-practicum, and clinical courses with the Program Director and faculty.
Prepare and deliver lectures, simulation education, and pre-practicum activities aligned with current best practices and accreditation guidelines.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, competencies, evaluations, and projects that assess learning in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
Coordinate classroom and clinical schedules and instruction as assigned.
Ensure students receive adequate programmatic and technical instruction, exposure, and experience in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound.
Work with faculty and clinical sites to evaluate student clinical and didactic performance.
Maintain inventory of relevant pre-practicum and simulation supplies and equipment at clinical and laboratory training sites.
Assist faculty in maintaining simulation education and clinical records, including student learning outcome measures and clinical education performance.
Coordinate activities in pre-clinical, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings as directed by the Program Director.
Supervise and coordinate student and clinical associate schedules for echocardiography and vascular ultrasound rotations or experiences; guide assigned clinical instructors and clinical associates on evaluation and instructional techniques.
Evaluate the quality, quantity, and appropriateness of student learning experiences at affiliated clinical sites, including through student evaluations.
Serve as liaison to clinical sites used for external clinical or laboratory educational experiences.
Visit clinical sites regularly to support consistent sonography practice in accordance with accreditation guidelines.
Develop and maintain records of clinical experiences, student records, and employer data related to student competencies.
Provide students with access to clinical affiliate orientation and other documents required for rotations.
Monitor student completion and submission of health reports, drug screens, background checks, and other affiliate requirements as directed by the Program Director.
Provide academic assistance and mentorship to students as needed.
Participate in curriculum planning and development, incorporating current advancements and best practices within accreditation guidelines.
Participate in admissions selection for qualified applicants to the Noninvasive CVT program.
Participate in departmental, committee, and program meetings, and attend local, state, and regional meetings related to program development.
Communicate with echocardiography and vascular ultrasound laboratory leadership about student performance and curriculum issues.
Assist with setup and takedown of pre-practicum and simulation supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.