Specialized Care Coordinator - Radiology
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Education Specialized Care Coordinator to provide clinical, laboratory, and classroom instruction to students enrolled in the Radiation Sciences Programs, with an emphasis on Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising educational activities, providing hands-on clinical training, and ensuring students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and competencies necessary to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
The Education Specialized Care Coordinator serves as an educator, mentor, and supervisor, utilizing advanced expertise in diagnostic medical sonography to support student learning and professional development. This role also performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures while working alongside students, integrating clinical practice with educational instruction to promote excellence in health professions education.
Position Responsibilities
Provides specialized care and services, diagnostic exams, educational plans, and protocols within the Radiation Sciences Programs with emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography requiring certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Develops and assesses competent performance in students within the Radiation Sciences Programs by designing and creating instructional and assessment materials using education management systems (ICON and e*Value)
Mentors, teaches, advises, and supervises students within the Radiation Sciences Programs and provide evaluative feedback about performance
Facilitates changes in program design and instruction within the Radiation Sciences Programs based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research
Operates, maintains, and updates equipment and supplies used in providing instructional labs and demonstrations within the Radiation Sciences Programs
Provides advanced health education in the Radiation Sciences to staff, residents and students using summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Understanding of, and ability to use effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques
Utilizes professional certification and knowledge of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to create, implement, teach, and assess radiation sciences activities
Supervises care delivery of students within the Radiation Sciences Programs, providing evaluative feedback and recommendations regarding performance
Uses critical thinking skills, professional certification knowledge, and professional judgment to apply/adopt information to address health issues related to the radiation sciences professions
Influences others to utilize best practices
Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to the radiation sciences professions and educational programsShares responsibility for quality and outcomes reporting with supervisors within the Radiation Sciences Programs including monitoring of course enrollments and budget adjustments based on enrollments
May hire, develop, supervise, and manage the performance of staff educators and assure compliance with UI policies and procedures
Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public
Supervision Received
Supervision is received from the Associate Professor of Instruction
Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision is exercised over support staff and students
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Schedule
Monday - Friday, Rotating work hours between 7:00am - 4:30pm
Percent of Time
100%
Pay Grade
5A
Pay Structure
Benefit Highlights
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements
Baccalaureate degree or higher level of education or a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Certification Requirements
Successful completion of a two-year or other program approved by CAAHEP in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, or Vascular Technology/Sonography
Certification by the ARDMS
Experience Requirements
2 years full-time post-certification professional experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field
Prior educational coursework in educational theory, course development, instructional design, and assessment method
Certification in two or more ARDMS specialty areas
Experience with instructing employees/students in a clinical setting
Experience with instructing employees/students in a laboratory setting
Experience with instructing students in a classroom
Experience working with Distance and Online Education software
Experience with clinical advising
Experience with academic advising
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. For questions, please reach out to Nathan Topping at nathan-topping@uiowa.edu.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days or until position is filled
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
