Instructor/Program Director, Cardiovascular Sonography bei Wake Technical Community College, NC

About the Department

This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development. The Cardiovascular Sonography Program director is also responsible for providing direct supervision of cardiovascular sonography faculty and providing effective instruction of the Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum at a reduced course load.

Position Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  

*Maintains the structure as well as the daily operation of the program, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula

*Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Cardiovascular Sonography

*Assists with the ordering, distribution, storage, and management of supplies and equipment for sonography lab(s); confers with instructors to determine supply and equipment needs

*Assists Department Head with updates of affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned

*Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.

*Performs course documentation duties for those courses assigned

*Organizes and maintains laboratory and clinical areas, including physical facilities, equipment 

and materials in a clean, neat, operating condition

* Maintains accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to the Department Head and to the registrar

*Collaborates with the Imaging Department Head in developing curriculum schedule for the Cardiovascular Sonography program.

*Collaborates with the Department Head, student services staff and faculty to develop and implement admission standards for Cardiovascular sonography students

*Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes

*Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and re-entries, grades, and general background information for each student

*Makes budget recommendations

*Plans and conducts monthly program meetings as needed

*Supervises and evaluates assigned staff and faculty

*Advises and counsels Cardiovascular Sonography program students; evaluates course substitutions

*Grades and returns student work in a timely manner

Recommends Sonography personnel, supplies and equipment to Imaging Department Head as needed 

Assists Department Head in hiring Sonography faculty as assigned

Schedules, posts, and maintains regular office hours for consultation with students.

Perform duties incidental to institutional public relations ,student registration, recruiting, advising prospective students, and other functions of the College

Maintains contact with area healthcare centers and assists in the placement of graduates Serves as member of faculty or advisory committees to which assigned

Reviewsandrecommendsadditionstolibraryholdings,textbooksandaudio-visualorotherteachingaids

ParticipatesincontinuingprofessionaleducationandcommunityactivitiesrelatedtoSonography

Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and recommends curriculum changes as appropriate to changing needs of the program.

Providesregularandtimelyfeedbacktostudentsregardingacademicprogress

Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures and student progress.

Maintains confidentiality of student records and grades

Completes orientation of students entering the sonography program

Participates in graduation exercises

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to design curriculum, administer programs, conduct evaluations, provide instruction, and engage in academic advising

Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Proficiency in communication skills, both written and oral

Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning

Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others

Ability to maintain records accurately and able to meet deadlines consistently

Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of and compliance with standards by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Cardiovascular Sonography

Ability to meet clinical agency requirements including CPR certifications and proof of immunizations

Minimum Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree

Unrestricted license credentialed in Cardiac Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application.  If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Have documented experience in instruction, evaluation and student guidance (can be accomplished by precepting students at a clinical site)

Have documented experience in educational theories and techniques. (per CAAHEP, documentation of experience in educational theories and techniques may include completed college courses, seminars, or in-service sessions on topics including, but not limited to, learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques)

Current BLS certification

Preferences

Master’s degree