What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonography Cardiac Clinical Coordinator position at Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)?
Position Title: Ultrasonography Cardiac Clinical Coordinator
Department: Academics
Campus: Boyce
Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.
Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.
Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.
Salary Grade: Per contract
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time
General Summary: The Cardiac Clinical Coordinator serves as the clinical leader of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program's cardiac track. This position is responsible for overseeing processes and outcomes, including student clinical evaluations. They are responsible for maintaining structure and overseeing daily operations in accordance with accreditation standards as defined by CAAHEP and JRCDMS.
Requirements: The Cardiac Clinical Coordinator must be credentialed in Adult Echocardiology by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International and must have the ARDMS RDCS (AE) or CCI (RCS) credentials.
Job Duties:
1. Responsible for coordinating clinical education with didactic education.
2. Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of clinical experiences for cardiac-track students.
3. Provide clinical instruction and document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.
4. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to ensure currency in discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
5. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
6. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
7. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
8. Support the College's goals.
9. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Clearance: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.