Cardiovascular Sonography Clincial Coordinator/Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 57,332 - 77,083; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, LA seeks a Cardiovascular Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Instructor for a 9‑month faculty appointment. The role entails coordinating clinical education, developing program policies and outcomes, and ensuring course standards align with accreditation and catalog requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing internships, coordinating course schedules, maintaining student records, and collaborating with advisory committees to support student

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• Hold a cardiovascular credential in noninvasive vascular studies and/or adult echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop program and course‑specific college catalog entries and revisions.
• Plan and develop program policies and procedures.
• Plan and develop program student learning outcomes.
• Ensure syllabi reflect Fletcher’s catalog, policies, and procedures as well as student learning outcomes.
• Ensure courses in LMS meet minimal standards of excellence.
• Oversee internships and other programmatic requirements.

Education

Associate’s degree (accredited by US DoE or equivalent)

Cardiovascular credential (noninvasive vascular studies and/or adult echocardiography)

Job description

Cardiovascular Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Location: Schriever, LA

Work Type: Faculty, Full-Time, 9‑month contract

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives – Nursing & Allied Health

Appointment: Unclassified – Faculty, 9 month

Salary: $57,332 – $77,083 (commensurate with rank)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and develop program and course‑specific college catalog entries and revisions.
• Plan and develop program policies and procedures.
• Plan and develop program student learning outcomes.
• Ensure syllabi reflect Fletcher’s catalog, policies, and procedures as well as student learning outcomes.
• Ensure courses in LMS meet minimal standards of excellence.
• Ensure course content reflects program advisory committee standards as advised through annual program advisory committee input.
• Review curriculum revision and development.
• Review programmatic accreditation compliance.
• Oversee internships and other programmatic requirements.
• Involve and coordinate with program advisory committees.
• Require a 9‑month contracted commitment.

Program Coordinator Duties

• Maintain program statistics required by any boards and accreditation bodies.
• Coordinate with Director to schedule faculty for courses prior to each semester.
• Schedule all courses prior to the beginning of each semester.
• Track student payments and adjust cohort numbers after each semester (if applicable).
• Maintain communications with the Director, faculty, students, and clinical sites.
• Assist the Director to create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.
• Monitor and maintain student attendance records; report any issues to the Director.
• Maintain records of course syllabi, exams, and clinical paperwork per record retention schedule.
• Maintain records of all student files including admission evaluation forms, certification examination pass rates, and transcripts (if applicable).
• Oversee the performance and teaching of safety issues in the program.
• Assist in organizing student orientation sessions and preparing essential paperwork (if applicable).
• Collaborate with Director to ensure consistency with other programs for transitions from the practical nursing program to ASN (if applicable).
• Monitor the clinical requirement of each student before entry into the clinical setting and report any delinquencies.
• Coordinate clinical education assignments and provide administration, organization, and supervision of student clinical experiences (if applicable).
• Monitor students’ academic records and report delinquencies to the Director.
• Develop, monitor, and follow up on the annual systematic plan of evaluation and reports.
• Advise students, complete forms and transcripts as appropriate.
• Assist graduating students with board paperwork and plan pinning ceremony (if applicable).
• Develop and monitor plan program outcome assessment.
• Maintain flexibility to schedule advising sessions in the program area.
• Be onsite where the program is conducted at least 50% of the time (includes classroom, lecture, and clinical instruction).
• Work alongside instructors to provide students with appropriate classroom/lab sessions.
• Provide assistance in lab setting as needed to ensure quality experiences.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities including graduation, open house/recruiting events, advising during registration, tutoring, seminars, college in‑service, and required meetings.
• Complete all training for Fletcher or LCTC in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, Dean, or Vice‑Chancellor.

Division Specific Duties

• Teach assigned courses as facilitator of learning and manager of information for students.
• Participate in efforts to consistently improve student success and facilitate critical thinking for clinical experiences.
• Show flexibility with teaching schedule in relation to curriculum revisions and changes.
• Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based on enrollment, accountable for a forty‑hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, and meetings.

Required Education

• Associate’s degree awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• Hold a cardiovascular credential in noninvasive vascular studies and/or adult echocardiography.

Required Experience

Two years’ experience in cardiovascular healthcare.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate clinical and teaching experience.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College provides an attractive benefits package, including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), a Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, 14 holidays per year (including a longer Christmas break), generous vacation and sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Legal Statements

Passing a pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. It is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.