Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Coordinator - School of CV Diagnostics

Job Description Summary The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing professional quality work as a teaching faculty member. Work includes conducting, teaching and foreseeing pre-practicum and clinical courses within the prescribed curriculum for students enrolled in MUSC’s Health Invasive CVT Program at the Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Technology; preparing and delivering simulation education & lectures to students; compiling, administering and grading pre-practicum/ clinical competencies, evaluation, projects and examinations; and providing academic assistance to students as needed. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC003733 COL - School of CV Diagnostics (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Salaried Hours Per Week : Job Description: The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing professional quality work as a teaching faculty member. Work includes conducting, teaching and foreseeing pre-practicum and clinical courses within the prescribed curriculum for students enrolled in MUSC’s Health Invasive CVT Program at the Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Technology; preparing and delivering simulation education & lectures to students; compiling, administering and grading pre-practicum/ clinical competencies, evaluation, projects and examinations; and providing academic assistance to students as needed. Job Summary: Assists with schedules and instruction in the classroom and clinical environment as assigned; coordinates with Invasive Program Director and faculty on didactic and laboratory courses; assists with instruction and ensures that all students receive adequate programmatic and technical instruction, exposure, and experience. Works with faculty and clinical sites to evaluate student clinical and didactic performance as assigned in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning; communicates regularly with Cath Lab Leadership (managers, directors, and clinical preceptors) regarding student performance and curriculum issues. Teaches in the pre-practicum, clinical, simulation education, and/or didactic setting, as determined by the Invasive Program Director. Assists with the set-up and take down of the pre-practicum/simulation supplies and/or equipment; Maintains inventory of appropriate pre-practicum/simulation supplies and equipment at clinical and/or laboratory training sites. Assists the CVT faculty with maintaining simulation education & Clinical records including outcome measures such as student learning in simulation experiences as well as performance measures in the educational delivery of Clinical education, experiences and exposure as led by the instructional faculty and clinical affiliates. Coordinates activities in the pre-clinical, clinical, laboratory, and simulation education settings as determined by the needs of Invasive Program Director. Supervises and coordinates schedules of Invasive CVT students and clinical associates within the program; provides guidance and direction to assigned clinical instructors and clinical associates for proper evaluative and instructional techniques. Evaluates clinical experiences at affiliated clinical sites, in terms of quality, quantity, and appropriateness of student learning experiences using various techniques, including student evaluations. Performs as a liaison with clinical sites which are used for extramural clinical or laboratory educational experiences. Visits clinical sites on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure uniform and consistent practice within accreditation guidelines. Develops and maintains records that demonstrate outcome measures such as clinical experiences, student records, and employer data. Provide students with access to hospital/clinical affiliate orientation documents and any other relevant documents required by the hospital/clinical affiliates. Monitors student’s compliance in completing, submitting, and/or uploading any required health reports, drug screens, criminal background checks, and hospital/clinical affiliate’s requirements, as determined by the Invasive Program Director. Participates actively in assigned program curriculum planning and development within accreditation guidelines. Participates/participates in admission selection efforts. Participates in departmental, committee and other program meetings; attends local, state, and regional meetings to support the development of assigned programs. Performs other duties as assigned. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Minimum Training and Education : Graduated from an accredited Invasive focused Cardiovascular Technology Program; and/or equivalent education and/or experience being no less than three years within the field of CVT as an RCIS. Previous teaching experience preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. If applicable, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Act (SCRQSA) also required. Physical Requirements: Physical: Routinely requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. Routinely requires sitting, bending, stooping, walking. On occasion, incumbents may be required to lift 20 or more pounds. Environmental: Normal classroom and clinical settings. Mental: Routinely requires the ability to interpret, analyze, perform critical thinking skills, and communicate effectively and professionally. Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Additional Job Description Additional Job Description Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 6 years progressive work experience and 1 years management experience State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education : Graduated from an accredited Invasive focused Cardiovascular Technology Program; and/or equivalent education and/or experience being no less than three years within the field of CVT as an RCIS. Previous teaching experience preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. If applicable, American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Act (SCRQSA) also required. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. 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