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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator
Southern Technical College – Tampa Campus
Are you passionate about sonography, education, and helping people reach their potential?
Southern Technical College is seeking an energetic, organized, and relationship-driven Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Clinical Coordinator to join our team.
This is more than a clinical coordination position. The Clinical Coordinator is a mentor, educator, relationship builder, problem solver, and advocate for student success. You will play a critical role in connecting students' classroom education to the real-world clinical environment while building strong partnerships with healthcare organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area.
The ideal candidate is a true people person who enjoys communicating with students, faculty, clinical preceptors, sonographers, and healthcare leaders. This individual should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable managing multiple priorities, and genuinely enjoy helping others grow.
If you are someone who believes that education can change the trajectory of a person's life and you want your work to have a meaningful impact, this may be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the clinical experience for DMS students from placement through completion.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with hospitals, imaging centers, sonographers, clinical preceptors, and healthcare organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area.
- Regularly travel to clinical sites to visit students, evaluate clinical experiences, support preceptors, and address concerns.
- Mentor, coach, and hold students accountable while helping them develop the clinical and professional skills necessary for success.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to ensure a positive and productive clinical experience.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, student records, competencies, evaluations, and compliance requirements.
- Identify and develop new clinical partnerships and opportunities for student placement.
- Serve as an active member of the DMS leadership team and contribute to program growth, improvement, and student success.
- Teach an assigned DMS course each term.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with a growth mindset who is passionate about sonography, education, and people. The ideal candidate is:
- An exceptional communicator and relationship builder.
- Highly organized with strong multitasking and time-management skills.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a strong team environment.
- Confident having difficult conversations and providing constructive feedback.
- Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Passionate about helping students succeed and enter the sonography profession.
- Willing and able to travel regularly to clinical sites throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Qualifications
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with current Abdomen and OB/GYN credentials.
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical sonography experience.
- Strong understanding of the professional expectations and responsibilities of practicing sonographers.
- Previous teaching, mentoring, leadership, or clinical education experience preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, clinical partners, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to clinical sites throughout the Tampa Bay area.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Compensation & Benefits
Southern Technical College offers a competitive salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Join Our Team
If you are an experienced sonographer who loves people, education, communication, and making a difference, we invite you to bring your experience and passion to Southern Technical College.
Help us educate the next generation of sonographers, build meaningful clinical partnerships, and change the lives and futures of our students.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $64,956 - $94,901