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Geisinger Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography - GMC - Full Time - Days in Danville, Pennsylvania

Job Summary

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director is responsible for development and oversight of all aspects of Geisinger’s School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The program director manages program operations including curriculum development, lesson plans, classroom/lab/clinical/simulation instruction, assessment, accreditation, student support, clinical coordinator oversight, supervision, leadership, community outreach, and maintenance of internal and external partnerships.

Job Duties

  • Ensure initial and then ongoing program accreditation and assessment processes by satisfying Joint Review Committee standards for Diagnostic Medical Sonography for all offered programs

  • Consistently reviews and aligns policies and procedures with CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Policies and Procedures, and JRC- DMS policies and procedures.

  • Participating in program budget planning.

  • Didactic and/or clinical instruction.

  • Maintaining current expert knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.

  • Oversight and evaluation of clinical instructors and/or adjunct faculty of the program.

  • Responsible for complying with the terms of the Bloomsburg University and Geisinger collaborative agreement, serves as a liaison between Bloomsburg University and Geisinger, and supports Bloomsburg University's requirement to comply with the state system of higher learning requirements.

  • Serves as a liaison between Geisinger and other clinical affiliates or other similar collaborations in all matters related to coordinating student clinical observations and/or rotations.

  • Responsible for course outline, goals, and objectives development.

  • Recommends and procures instructional materials and aids for the school and instructors.

  • Delivers classroom instruction and demonstrates technical aspects and theory in clinical or laboratory settings.

  • Plans and oversees accreditation site visits.

  • Coordinates Advisory Committee activities.

  • Maintains the order and confidentiality of student educational records.

  • Oversees student compliance with policies and procedures.

  • Serves as the first level of management in resolving student concerns, and responsible for coordinating the student concern and grievance resolution process.

  • Responsible for management and oversight of candidate interview and student selection processes.

  • Coordinates graduation program.

  • Provides career presentations representing diagnostic medical sonography in coordination with HR, system leadership, and other stakeholders

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

One of the following certifications is needed upon hire:

  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Education

Master's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Education (Required), Minimum of 2 years-Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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