"Clinical Site Coordinator/Adjunct Instructor for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program"

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College of the Canyons is seeking a Clinical Site Coordinator/Adjunct Instructor for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool.

The Clinical Site Coordinator (ACCE, Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education), under the direction of the Program Director, is responsible for overseeing the clinical education for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (for DMS) students. This role ensures compliance with programmatic accreditation and regulatory standards. It is responsible for identifying and securing clinical affiliations with healthcare facilities to provide appropriate clinical experiences for Diagnostic Medical Sonography students. This position oversees student placements, manages site agreements, and maintains clear communication between students, program administrator(s), and industry partners. Key responsibilities include assessing potential clinical sites, negotiating and renewing contracts, ensuring that each site aligns with program standards and student learning objectives, and maintaining documentation for compliance. The Clinical Site Coordinator facilitates student onboarding by acquiring background checks, immunization requirements documentation, and site-specific orientations, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed before clinical placement. Establishing and maintaining a structured tracking system is essential for monitoring student assignments, ensuring compliance with site policies, and generating reports for accreditation and institutional review. This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple site placements while resolving challenges as they arise. Building and sustaining relationships with healthcare partners is essential to expanding placement opportunities and strengthening long-term affiliations. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to changing regulatory requirements are necessary to support a seamless and compliant clinical placement process that enhances student learning and professional development. This position is non-instructional.

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College of the Canyons is part of the California Community College system, the largest system of higher education in the U.S. with 116 accredited colleges serving 1.9 million students.

The college is located in Santa Clarita, California, about 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, and covers a 367-square-mile service area in northern Los Angeles County. With a 2020 census population of 228,673, Santa Clarita is the third-most populous city in Los Angeles County. The city lies within the Santa Clarita Valley, bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains to the east, the Santa Susana Mountains to the south and west, and the Sierra Pelona Mountains to the north. The Santa Clara River passes through the city from east to west. The area's Mediterranean climate produces hot, dry summers and mild winters.

The college participates in several innovative partnerships that have redefined the traditional role of community colleges. It collaborates with nearly every social service agency in the community, as well as school districts, the city of Santa Clarita, chamber of commerce, industry associations, and numerous businesses.