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Clinical Instructor Sonography

Clinical Instructor Sonography

CompanyAdvocate Health Care
LocationMilwaukee, WI, USA
Salary$43.3 – $64.95
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS)
  • Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS)
  • Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  • Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
  • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography
  • Typically requires 2 years of experience in a general, cardiac and/or vascular sonographer position
  • Proficient in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation and guidance
  • Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with diverse groups
  • Demonstrated organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and promotes appropriate standards of quality for education in diagnostic medical sonography
  • Assists with the didactic and clinical education aspects of the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Maintains familiarity with program goals including clinical education, evaluation of students, reporting progress, and for the periodic review and updating of course material
  • Prepares and conducts classroom instruction for assigned courses within the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Conducts clinical demonstration sessions in correlation with previously presented classroom instruction and observes students performance of techniques
  • Works with the clinical coordinator in maintaining a regular schedule for visiting clinical affiliates
  • Observes, evaluates, and records performance of students during site visits; renders supplementary clinical training as required
  • Provides input to program supervisor for student evaluations in both didactic and clinical areas of the program
  • Assists program supervisor in the interview and selection of students for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Assists program supervisor in other aspects of the sonography program as assigned
  • Communicates areas of improvement for students and assists in formulating corrective measures

Preferred Qualifications

  • RDCS and RVT preferred