CVT Echo​/Vascular Curriculum Coordinator, Noninvasive CVT Program

Description

Job Description Summary

The Echo and Vascular Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for providing professional quality work as a teaching faculty member, with a specific focus on Adult Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound within the Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program at the Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Technology (MUSC Health). This role involves the coordination and instruction of Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound–focused courses within the prescribed curriculum, ensuring students receive comprehensive programmatic and technical instruction, exposure and experience in the field of Cardiac and Vascular Sonography.

Job Summary: Assists the Claude W. Smith MD School of CVT Program Director and faculty with the development, coordination, and instruction of Echo and Vascular–related didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses. This includes preparing and delivering engaging lectures, simulation education, and pre‑practicum activities that align with current best practices and accreditation guidelines. The Coordinator will compile, administer, and grade examinations, competencies, evaluations, and projects to assess student learning in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.

• Coordinating schedules and instruction in both the classroom and clinical environments as assigned.
• Ensuring all students receive adequate programmatic and technical instruction, exposure, and experience in Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound.
• Working closely with faculty and clinical sites to evaluate student clinical and didactic performance within these specialties.
• Maintaining an inventory of appropriate pre‑practicum/simulation supplies and equipment at clinical and/or laboratory training sites.
• Assisting the CVT faculty with maintaining simulation education & clinical records, including outcome measures related to student learning.
• Coordinating activities in the pre‑clinical, clinical, laboratory, and simulation education settings as directed by the Program Director.
• Supervising and coordinating schedules of Noninvasive CVT students and clinical associates for Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound rotations, providing guidance on evaluative and instructional techniques.
• Evaluating clinical experiences at affiliated sites in terms of quality, quantity, and appropriateness, using student evaluations and other metrics.
• Serving as a liaison with clinical sites for extramural clinical or laboratory educational experiences.
• Visiting clinical sites regularly to ensure uniform and consistent practice within accreditation guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining records that demonstrate outcome measures, student records, and employer data related to competencies.
• Providing students with access to hospital/clinical affiliate orientation documents and any other required materials for rotations.
• Monitoring students’ compliance with health reports, drug screens, criminal background checks, and affiliate requirements.
• Providing academic assistance and mentorship to students as needed, particularly in the area of Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound.
• Actively participating in assigned program curriculum planning and development, integrating the latest advancements and best practices.
• Participating in admission selection efforts for qualified applicants with an emphasis on these specialties.
• Participating in departmental, committee, and other program meetings; attending local, state, and regional meetings to support program development.
• Communicating regularly with Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound Lab Leadership regarding student performance and curriculum issues.
• Teaching in pre‑practicum, clinical, simulation, and/or didactic settings as determined by the Program Director.
• Assisting with the set‑up and take‑down of pre‑practicum/simulation supplies and equipment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduated from an accredited Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound Technology Program; or have at least three years of experience in the field of CVT as an Echocardiography and Vascular ultrasound…