Ultrasound Clinical Educator

Next Move Healthcare•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Ultrasound Clinical Educator to join its hospital-based Ultrasonography department in Peoria, Illinois. This unique position combines hands-on diagnostic ultrasound responsibilities with clinical education and mentorship. The Clinical Educator will work directly with students enrolled in accredited university-level ultrasound programs, providing the instruction, supervision, and competency development necessary to help them successfully complete their clinical training. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Clinical Educator will function as a staff Ultrasound Technologist and participate in the department's regular clinical workload and on-call rotation. Candidates must have both RDMS and RVT credentials and at least two years of recent hospital-based ultrasound experience. New graduates are not being considered for this position.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of recent professional Ultrasound Technologist experience
Previous hospital-based ultrasound experience
Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential
Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential
Current Basic Life Support certification
Proficiency performing a broad range of general ultrasound examinations
Strong vascular ultrasound experience
Ability to independently perform the full scope of department examinations
Strong understanding of ultrasound anatomy, physiology, pathology, and imaging techniques
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to teach, coach, and provide constructive feedback to clinical students
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Self-motivated and able to manage workflow with limited direct supervision
Ability to transport ultrasound equipment and perform portable examinations throughout the hospital
Ability to participate in the department's on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

More than two years of hospital-based ultrasound experience
Previous clinical educator, preceptor, or student-training experience
Experience with GE LOGIQ ultrasound equipment
Experience using Epic
Consistent recent experience performing both general and vascular ultrasound
Experience in a high-volume acute-care imaging department

Responsibilities

Provide clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to ultrasound students
Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback regarding scanning techniques, patient care, and clinical competency
Help students develop the technical and professional skills required for successful program completion
Coordinate clinical learning experiences with affiliated university-level ultrasound programs
Demonstrate proper scanning techniques, patient positioning, equipment use, and image optimization
Perform a full range of general and vascular ultrasound examinations
Serve as a clinical resource for students, technologists, and department staff
Perform staff Ultrasound Technologist responsibilities in addition to educator duties
Review patient history and physician orders prior to examinations
Produce diagnostic-quality images according to established protocols
Perform bedside and portable ultrasound examinations throughout the hospital
Transport ultrasound equipment and carts to inpatient units when necessary
Maintain patient dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety during all examinations
Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Document examinations accurately in the electronic medical record
Participate in department quality assurance and performance-improvement activities
Maintain ultrasound equipment and report technical concerns appropriately
Stay current with evolving ultrasound technology, clinical practices, and imaging standards
Participate in required on-call coverage
Perform other related clinical and educational responsibilities as assigned