Noninvasive CVT Clinical Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing professional quality work as a teaching faculty member. Work includes conducting, teaching and foreseeing pre-practicum and clinical courses within the prescribed curriculum for students enrolled in MUSC’s Health Noninvasive CVT Program at the Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Technology; preparing and delivering simulation education & lectures to students; compiling, administering and grading pre-practicum/ clinical competencies, evaluation, projects and examinations; and providing academic assistance to students as needed.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Technology Program; and/or equivalent education and/or experience being no less than three years within the field of CVT as an Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Technologist.
Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers
Routinely requires the ability to see, hear, and speak.
Routinely requires sitting, bending, stooping, walking.
Routinely requires the ability to interpret, analyze, perform critical thinking skills, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with schedules and instruction in the classroom and clinical environment as assigned
Coordinates with the Claude W. Smith MD School of CVT Program Director and faculty on didactic and laboratory courses
Assists with instruction and ensures that all students receive adequate programmatic and technical instruction, exposure, and experience.
Works with faculty and clinical sites to evaluate student clinical and didactic performance as assigned in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning
Communicates regularly with Echo and Vascular Lab Leadership (managers, directors, and clinical preceptors) regarding student performance and curriculum issues.
Teaches in the pre-practicum, clinical, simulation education, and/or didactic setting, as determined by the School’s Program Director.
Assists with the set-up and take down of the pre-practicum/simulation supplies and/or equipment
Maintains inventory of appropriate pre-practicum/simulation supplies and equipment at clinical and/or laboratory training sites.
Assists the CVT faculty with maintaining simulation education & Clinical records including outcome measures such as student learning in simulation experiences as well as performance measures in the educational delivery of Clinical education, experiences and exposure as led by the instructional faculty and clinical affiliates.
Coordinates activities in the pre-clinical, clinical, laboratory, and simulation education settings as determined by the needs of the School’s Program Director.
Supervises and coordinates schedules of Adult Echo and Vascular CVT students and clinical associates within the program; provides guidance and direction to assigned clinical instructors and clinical associates for proper evaluative and instructional techniques.
Evaluates clinical experiences at affiliated clinical sites, in terms of quality, quantity, and appropriateness of student learning experiences using various techniques, including student evaluations.
Performs as a liaison with clinical sites which are used for extramural clinical or laboratory educational experiences.
Visits clinical sites on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure uniform and consistent practice within accreditation guidelines.
Develops and maintains records that demonstrate outcome measures such as clinical experiences, student records, and employer data.
Provide students with access to hospital/clinical affiliate orientation documents and any other relevant documents required by the hospital/clinical affiliates.
Monitors student’s compliance in completing, submitting, and/or uploading any required health reports, drug screens, criminal background checks, and hospital/clinical affiliate’s requirements, as determined by the School’s Program Director.
Participates actively in assigned program curriculum planning and development within accreditation guidelines.
Participates in admission selection efforts.
Participates in departmental, committee and other program meetings; attends local, state, and regional meetings to support the development of assigned programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.