Clinical Instructor - Sonography

Summary:
Reports to the Program Director for designated School of Medical Imaging. Is responsible for coordinating the educational programs at the various clinical sites for students to learn the applied aspects of their field. Prepares curriculum and teaches classes under the general direction of the Education Director.

Responsibilities:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization*s values of Compassion Accountability Respect and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients customers and one another.

In conjunction with the Program Director interviews candidates for the program and makes recommendations regarding qualification and eligibility of candidate admission.

Develops and oversees student orientation plan for their specific educational program.

In conjunction with the Program Director designs and evaluates curriculum compliance to meet recommendations and mandates from approving agencies and implements changes to meet evolving practices and community of care standards for the program

Assists the Program Director as needed in periodic reviews and revisions of didactic/clinical course material.

Provides both didactic and laboratory [clinical hands on] instruction as needed. Is responsible for all teaching activities in that specialty. May delegate specific teaching assignments to others as appropriate. Is responsible for validating clinical competencies and counsels students based on classroom and clinical scores and documented competencies.

Assists in the development and enforces overall school policies as well as those which apply specifically to a particular program.

Maintains current knowledge of student*s clinical progress particularly through feedback from certified clinical evaluators. Records and documents specific competencies for each student based on feedback and observations.

In conjunction with the Program Director makes recommendations and helps define agreements with Brown University Health and non-Brown University Health facilities to establish new clinical sites for students. Once established oversees program related operations with respect to student and program satisfaction and compliance with approving agencies.

Is responsible for overseeing individual student*s progress. Provides counseling to help and support student progress through the program. Makes recommendations regarding student*s continued status in the program.

Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline regulatory standards and educational methodologies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities.

Represents program and department at hospital meetings and activities and to external agencies and organizations as requested. As required meets with administrators physicians and clinical affiliates on related issues.

Develop implement and evaluate curriculum and educations materials to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a primary point of contact for conflict resolution and recommendation of solutions to clinical-related issues.

Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations tracking student profess and providing timely feedback.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop strategies for continuous improvement in the clinical education program.

Maintain detailed records and documentation for accreditation purpose and to support regulatory compliance.

Serve as a liaison between the academic institution(s) hospital staff and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless integration of the educational program.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Ability to write and communicate effectively with all parties.

Analytical ability to assess federal and state laws and their impact on educational program and the collect statistics for accreditation process and for other uses of this information.

Demonstrate a balanced and professional approach with strong communication skills to act as a primary mediator for resolving conflicts and providing recommendations for solutions.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Depending upon the modality or specialty one of the following is required:

Nuclear Medicine Technology (Nuclear Medicine Technologist): The clinical instructor must:

- Hold certification and registration in nuclear medicine technology from a national certification board and unrestricted state license (Rhode Island) in nuclear medicine.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Sonographer): The clinical instructor must:

- Hold the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentrations offered

- Minimum of 2 years as AB and/or OB credentialed sonographer and either RVT or BR certification.

-Radiography (Radiographer): The clinical instructor must:

- Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in radiography and unrestricted state license (Rhode Island) in radiography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI technologist): The clinical instructor must:

- Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in magnetic resonance technology.

Computed Tomography (CT technologist): The clinical instructor must:

- Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in computed tomography and unrestricted state license (Rhode Island) in computed tomography

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
For all modalities the clinical instructor must:

(1) Hold at minimum a Baccalaureate degree

(2) Two years* experience in particular modality or specialty

(3) Current knowledge of federal state and regulatory agencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office conditions with exposure to patient equipment/treatment areas as required by hands-on education.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union