Adjunct Echo Scan Lab Instructor (Part-Time)

MCI Institute; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MCI Institute in New Jersey seeks an experienced Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Cardiovascular Sonography program as a part-time Adjunct Scan Lab Instructor. This role focuses on hands-on laboratory instruction, demonstrating scanning techniques, and evaluating students' skills.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical experience, effective communication, and a passion for teaching future cardiovascular sonographers in a lab setting with schedule 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, one day per week

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in sonography.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited program preferred.
• Two years clinical echocardiography experience.
• Current ARDMS or CCI credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrate scanning techniques.
• Supervise student scanning activities and provide feedback.
• Administer, evaluate, and document student laboratory skills.
• Monitor progress and provide remediation as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized laboratory with proper equipment use and infection prevention.
• Follow curriculum, objectives, and institutional policies.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Maintain communication with students, faculty, and administration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teaching / training experience

Ability to supervise and evaluate

Clinical echocardiography experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

CAAHEP Accredited Sonography program

ARDMS/CCI credential

Job description

Position Type: Part-Time / Adjunct / Hourly

Schedule: 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM (Day TBD)

Term: Contracted instructional term

Position Overview

MCI Institute is seeking an experienced, registered Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Cardiovascular Sonography program as a part-time Adjunct Scan Lab Instructor. This position focuses on providing hands-on laboratory instruction, demonstrating echocardiography scanning techniques, and evaluating students' technical skills and competencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical experience, effective communication skills, and an interest in educating future cardiovascular sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrate proper scanning techniques, protocols, and image optimization.
• Supervise student scanning activities and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
• Administer, evaluate, and document student laboratory skills and competencies.
• Monitor student progress and provide additional instruction or remediation as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, including proper equipment use, care, and infection prevention practices.
• Follow established curriculum, course objectives, and institutional policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable ABHES, CAAHEP, and JRC-CVT accreditation standards.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, annual advisory board meetings, and student success meetings, as applicable.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with students, faculty, program directors, and school administration.
• Participate in required faculty orientation, evaluations, and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher
• Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Sonography program preferred
• Previous teaching, clinical preceptor, or student training experience preferred
• Experience evaluating student scanning competencies
• Minimum of two years of practical clinical experience in echocardiography
• Current professional credential in echocardiography through the ARDMS or CCI.
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult echocardiography scanning techniques, protocols, and image acquisition.
• Ability to effectively communicate, instruct, supervise, and evaluate students in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate student competency and instructional records.
• Willingness to participate in required faculty training and professional development.

Schedule and Employment Details

This is a part-time, hourly adjunct position anticipated to require approximately one day per week during a designated instructional term. Laboratory instruction is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. The specific day, hours, and contracted term will be determined based on program needs and instructor availability.