Position Title:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Faculty
HINDSCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Jobs
JOB TITLE:Diagnostic Medical SonographyClinical Coordinator/Faculty (Adjunct Position)
REPORTS TO:DMS Program Chair
DEPARTMENT:Diagnostic Medical Sonography
EXEMPT:Yes
VICEPRESIDENT:Vice-President of Instruction, Academic, Transfer, and Health
Sciences
GENERALSTATEMENTOFTHEFUNCTION
AllHindsCommunityCollegeemployeesmust committotheCaringCampusapproach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioralobjectives listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
Teach classes andassistprogram chairperson with planning, organizing, and implementing program goals and activities related to clinical activities.
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATIONAND/OREXPERIENCE
Aminimum of anAssociate’s Degreewith a concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or its equivalent;Bachelor’sdegree with a major or equivalent that isappropriate tothe teaching assignmentpreferred; a minimum offiveyears full-time professional experience as a general and OBGYN sonographer.
Current documentation as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with certifications in abdomen, OBGYN,andbreast sonography,specific to the concentrations offered.
Additionalcertification inechocardiography is preferred.
Minimum qualifications as defined by the accrediting agency(ies)JRC-DMS and CAAHEP
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES,includethefollowing. Other duties may be assigned.
Clinical Coordinator Duties:
Maintainknowledgeofdiversity-relatedissues,legislation,andbestpractices.
Implement all duties and responsibilities offaculty/clinical coordinator, as assigned.
Coordinate clinical education with didactic& laboratoryeducation, as assigned by the program director.
Assistwithdidactic,laboratory and clinical instruction,asassisgned,under the direction of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program chair.
Coordinate clinical activities for the program, including campus laboratory and assigned clinical experiences, with theassistanceof the program chair.
Maintain open lines of communication with clinical instructors.
Develop clinical schedules with theassistanceof the program chair and agency clinical instructors.
Identifynew clinical sites and provide information for clinical education agreement negotiation to the office of the Dean, Health Sciences.
Coordinate the evaluation of clinical sites.
Provide systematic clinical supervision of students performing diagnostic medical sonography procedures.
Assistprogram chair with formative and summative student clinical evaluations.
Aptitude
1.Maintaincurrent professional credentials and certifications asrequiredin respectivefield
2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, andprogrampolicies,proceduresand guidelines.
3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.
4.Utilizecutting-edgetechnology in teaching in the clinical setting.
5. Completerequiredprofessional development activities by designated deadlines.
6.Maintainand provide current documentation of all professional requirements.
Attitude
1. Conduct oneself in a professional mannerappropriate tothe time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.
2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.
3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.
4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.
5.Demonstratefairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.
6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.
7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.
8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedbackindeveloping annual goals.
9.Participatein student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences asappropriate forrole with input from clinical coordinator and program chair.
10.Maintainprofessional boundaries with students in all interactions.
Attendance
1. Work assigned hours for each clinicalassignmentsduring each contracted semester
2. Meet all assigned clinical assignments.
3. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for clinical days.
4. Notify immediate supervisorin a timely mannerof any unplanned tardiness or absence.
5. Attend general faculty, center, division, and program meetings as schedule allows.
Attention
1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respondin a timely manner
2. Provide feedback to studentsin a timely manner
3.Maintainconfidentiality of student information.
4.Submitdocumentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.
5. Follow program chain of command to communicateissueor concerns,utilizingCollege Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer toMy.Hinds College Manuals).
Appearance
1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer toMy.Hinds College Manuals).
2. Follow program dress code requirements.
3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines.
SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:
NA
PHYSICALDEMANDS
Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtousehandto finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand, walk, sit,tasteand smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit.
Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtostand;walk;andstoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl.
Theemployeemustoccasionallyliftand/ormoveupto50pounds.Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKENVIRONMENT
Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderate,andtheemployeeis occasionally required toperform jobresponsibilities in theoutdoors and off site.
Wepromoteacultureofinclusionforallemployeesthatrespectsindividualstrengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results
Mission
HindsCommunityCollegeiscommittedtomovingpeopleandcommunitiesforwardby helping develop their purpose,passionand profession.
Vision
HindsCommunityCollegewillbeacatalysttocreateacompetitiveeconomyanda compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
HindsCommunityCollegeaspirestothefollowingIDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn,workand serve our communities.
The following have beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthese policies:
EEOC Compliance:The Office of Human Resources
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu
Title IX Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Position Type:
Part Time
Job Classification:
Faculty
Scheduled Hours:
15
