Specialized Care Coordinator - Radiology

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Education Specialized Care Coordinator to provide clinical, laboratory, and classroom instruction to students in the Radiation Sciences Programs, with an emphasis on Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The role coordinates and supervises educational activities, provides hands-on clinical training, and helps students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and competencies needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. The coordinator serves as an educator, mentor, and supervisor, applying advanced diagnostic medical sonography expertise to support student learning and professional development. The position also performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures alongside students, integrating clinical practice with educational instruction. It contributes to program design and assessment, operates and maintains instructional equipment, supports regulatory and accreditation compliance, and shares responsibility for quality and outcomes reporting. The role may also hire, develop, supervise, and manage staff educators.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree or higher in a related field, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Successful completion of a two-year or other CAAHEP-approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, or Vascular Technology/Sonography.
Certification by the ARDMS.
At least 2 years of full-time post-certification professional experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Prior educational coursework in educational theory, course development, instructional design, and assessment methods.
Certification in two or more ARDMS specialty areas.
Experience instructing employees or students in a clinical setting.
Experience instructing employees or students in a laboratory setting.
Experience instructing students in a classroom.
Experience with distance and online education software.
Experience with clinical advising.
Experience with academic advising.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care and services, diagnostic examinations, educational plans, and protocols within the Radiation Sciences Programs, with an emphasis on Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Design and create instructional and assessment materials using education management systems, including ICON and eValue, and assess student competence.
Mentor, teach, advise, and supervise students, providing evaluative feedback on their performance.
Facilitate changes to program design and instruction based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research.
Operate, maintain, and update equipment and supplies used for instructional labs and demonstrations.
Provide advanced health education to staff, residents, and students, explaining complex technical concepts in clear language appropriate to the audience.
Use effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Use professional certification and Diagnostic Medical Sonography knowledge to create, implement, teach, and assess Radiation Sciences activities.
Supervise student care delivery and provide evaluative feedback and performance recommendations.
Apply critical thinking, professional knowledge, and judgment to address health issues related to radiation sciences professions.
Influence others to use best practices.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for radiation sciences professions and educational programs.
Share responsibility with supervisors for quality and outcomes reporting, including monitoring course enrollments and adjusting budgets based on enrollment.
May hire, develop, supervise, and manage staff educators and ensure compliance with University of Iowa policies and procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.