Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Faculty

Position Title:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Faculty Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Faculty (Adjunct Position)

REPORTS TO

DMS Program Chair

DEPARTMENT

Diagnostic Medical Sonography EXEMPT:

Yes

VICE PRESIDENT

Vice-President of Instruction, Academic, Transfer, and Health Sciences

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. Teach classes and assist program chairperson with planning, organizing, and implementing program goals and activities related to clinical activities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A

minimum of an Associate's Degree with a concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or its equivalent; Bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent that is appropriate to the teaching assignment preferred; a minimum of five years full-time professional experience as a general and OBGYN sonographer. Current documentation as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with certifications in abdomen, OBGYN, and breast sonography, specific to the concentrations offered. Additional certification in echocardiography is preferred. Minimum qualifications as defined by the accrediting agency(ies) JRC-DMS and

CAAHEP. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Clinical Coordinator Duties:

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Implement all duties and responsibilities of faculty/clinical coordinator, as assigned. Coordinate clinical education with didactic & laboratory education, as assigned by the program director. Assist with didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction, as assisgned, under the direction of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program chair. Coordinate clinical activities for the program, including campus laboratory and assigned clinical experiences, with the assistance of the program chair. Maintain open lines of communication with clinical instructors. Develop clinical schedules with the assistance of the program chair and agency clinical instructors. Identify new 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. Assist program chair with formative and summative student clinical evaluations. Aptitude 1. Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field. 2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines. 3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning. 4. Utilize cutting-edge technology in teaching in the clinical setting. 5. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines. 6. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements. Attitude 1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the 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. Demonstrate fairness 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 feedback in developing annual goals. 9. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences as appropriate for role with input from clinical coordinator and program chair. 10. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions. Attendance 1. Work assigned hours for each clinical assignments during 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 supervisor in a timely manner of 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 respond in a timely manner. 2. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner. 3. Maintain confidentiality of student information. 4. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines. 5. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.

Hinds:

College Manuals). Appearance 1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.

Hinds:

College Manuals). 2. Follow program dress code requirements. 3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. Values Hinds Community College aspires to the following

IDEALS:

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, work and serve our communities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these 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 It is our goal as an employer to provide a good place in which to work with pleasant working conditions, job satisfaction and opportunities for self-improvement and advancement. We strive to develop programs which utilize available technological resources to facilitate employment functions and provide more efficient services to the college community.