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.

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 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-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 For more information about Why Iowa?

Click here 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.