Instructor​/Program Director, Cardiovascular Sonography

Instructor/Program Director, Cardiovascular Sonography

This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development. The Cardiovascular Sonography Program director is also responsible for providing direct supervision of cardiovascular sonography faculty and providing effective instruction of the Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum at a reduced course load.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Maintains the structure as well as the daily operation of the program, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula
• Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Cardiovascular Sonography
• Assists with the ordering, distribution, storage, and management of supplies and equipment for sonography lab(s); confers with instructors to determine supply and equipment needs
• Assists Department Head with updates of affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned
• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Performs course documentation duties for those courses assigned
• Organizes and maintains laboratory and clinical areas, including physical facilities, equipment

and materials in a clean, neat, operating condition.

• Maintains accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to the Department Head and to the registrar
• Collaborates with the Imaging Department Head in developing curriculum schedule for the Cardiovascular Sonography program.
• Collaborates with the Department Head, student services staff and faculty to develop and implement admission standards for Cardiovascular sonography students
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes
• Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and re-entries, grades, and general background information for each student
• Makes budget recommendations
• Plans and conducts monthly program meetings as needed
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff and faculty
• Advises and counsels Cardiovascular Sonography program students; evaluates course substitutions
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner

• Recommends Sonography personnel, supplies and equipment to Imaging Department Head as needed
• Assists Department Head in hiring Sonography faculty as assigned
• Schedules, posts, and maintains regular office hours for consultation with students
• Perform duties incidental to institutional public relations, student registration, recruiting, advising prospective students, and other functions of the College
• Maintains contact with area healthcare centers and assists in the placement of graduates
• Serves as member of faculty or advisory committees to which assigned
• Reviews and recommends additions to library holdings, textbooks and audio‑visual or other teaching aids
• Participates in continuing professional education and community activities related to Sonography
• Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and recommends curriculum changes as appropriate to changing needs of the program
• Provides regular and timely feedback to students regarding academic progress
• Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures and student progress
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and grades
• Completes orientation of students entering the sonography program
• Participates in graduation exercises

• Ability to design curriculum, administer programs, conduct evaluations, provide instruction, and engage in academic advising
• Ability to…