Laboratory Professional - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

• Learn program protocols and instruct students in these protocols as they develop their imaging skills.
• Learn, acknowledge and communicate the program criteria for student progression in the program and advise on development of effective technical skills.
• Establishes criteria and tests the students in order to measure each student’s progress.
• Communicates students’ progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
• Accurately records pertinent information in students’ records as required.

40%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment as needed for instruction.

• Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.
• Promptly notifies supervisor of defective equipment and need for supplies.

10%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

• Attends required number of hours of required training.
• Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.
• Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.
• Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.
• Ensures certification meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.
• Participates in advisory committees as requested.

5%

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.

• Ensures students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensures classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
• Ensures work-related projects are successfully completed and that they meet industrial standards.

15%

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for specified courses.

·         Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.

·         Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.

·         Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.

·         Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.

·         Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.

·         Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.

20%*

(*only if assigned a course; other minor duties will be adjusted accordingly)

Develops course outlines, goals and objectives.

·         Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students.

• Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.

5%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

15%

Participate in college and community activities.

• Participate in standing or ad hoc committees.
• Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.
• Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.
• Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school.

5%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

5%

Physical Demands:

 Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

N

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

O (clinical visits)

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. 

O

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

O

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Noisy environments.

O

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

O (patients)

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C