DMS Clinical and Lab Instructor

Campus Overview

The Concordia University-Denver campus is seeking an experienced Sonographer to serve as Clinical Coordinator and Lab Instructor. Position options include full-time, part-time, and hybrid.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Arrange assignment of students with clinical sites.
• Coordinate new student orientation to all clinical affiliates.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for students.
• Confer with clinical instructors and staff sonographers throughout the semester regarding progression and evaluation of students and discuss clinical matters and problems (email, phone, Zoom, and site visits when warranted).
• Maintain clinical records through the online clinical management system.
• Review student clinical exam logs to ensure JRC-DMS accreditation standards are met.
• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase course engagement by providing a positive presence and engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments' due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in curriculum development and revision.
• Assign final grades for clinical and didactic courses each semester.
• Attend program faculty meetings and advisory committee meetings regularly to discuss goals and direction.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Education Preferred: Preference in order: Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Bachelor's degree (any discipline).
• Experience Required: The clinical coordinator must have a minimum of two years clinical experience as a credentialed sonographer in the professional sonography field. Must have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
• Additional Certifications/Licensures: Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS), Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is also preferred.