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About The Position

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Graduate of an accredited Sonography program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Three (3) years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer or ultrasound technologist in the professional sonography field.
• Active registration/credential from a nationally recognized sonography-credentialing agency (RDMS).
• Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered (AB, OB/GYN).
• Current license, certification, or other credential as required by local, state, and/or federal laws to work in the field.
• Academic and experiential background in the DMS profession.
• Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment.
• Proficiency in curriculum development.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) staff.
• Prepare teaching assignments.
• Determine, establish, and implement DMS department goals.
• Review student success rates by class and implement plans to reduce student withdrawals.
• Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Monitor the department budget and expenditures.
• Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program.
• Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical faculty.
• Prepare didactic instruction to include course objectives.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the DMS program.
• Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design.
• Evaluate course content and review new texts.
• Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Perform functions of a diagnostic medical sonography instructor.

Benefits

• Medical PPO plan
• HDHP plans with HSA options
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short- and Long-term Disability coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Health & Wellness Program