Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: Tucson, AZ
Career Level: Director
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education
Description
Direct the educational activities of the diagnostic medical sonography program and develop and manage the approved curriculum and design teaching schedule.
Exciting Opportunity: Lead our New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in Tucson, Arizona!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at our expanding campus in Tucson, Arizona. As we venture into this new specialty in healthcare, we are seeking a visionary and experienced leader to guide our program to excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution committed to healthcare education excellence.
- Shape the future of Diagnostic Medical Sonography education.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Enjoy the vibrant community and stunning natural beauty of Tucson, Arizona.
If you are an innovative leader with a passion for medical sonography and education, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we will build a program that prepares the next generation of sonography professionals to excel in their careers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise the activities of the diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) staff.
- Prepare teaching assignments. Determine, establish, and implement DMS department goals.
- Review student success rates by class and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
- Monitor the department budget and expenditures. Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program.
- Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction to include course objectives.
- Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
- Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the DMS program. Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
- Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the diagnostic medical sonography program.
- Perform functions of a diagnostic medical sonography instructor.
- Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Graduate of an accredited Sonography program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Three (3) years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
- Active registration/credential from a nationally recognized sonography-credentialing agency (RDMS).
- Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered (AB, OB/GYN)
- Current license, certification, or other credential as required by local, state, and/or federal laws to work in the field.
- Academic and experiential background in the DMS profession.
- Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment.
- Proficiency in curriculum development.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Graduate of an accredited Sonography program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Three (3) years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
- Active registration/credential from a nationally recognized sonography-credentialing agency (RDMS).
- Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered (AB, OB/GYN)
- Current license, certification, or other credential as required by local, state, and/or federal laws to work in the field.
- Academic and experiential background in the DMS profession.
- Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment.
- Proficiency in curriculum development.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
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