Cardiovascular Sonography Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges seeks an experienced instructor to deliver high-quality cardiac sonography instruction across clinical and classroom settings. You will develop curricula, assess student progress, and serve as a professional role model while ensuring patient safety and educational excellence.

The role requires ARDMS RDCS with AE or CCI RCS certification, 4 years of clinical experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required in related field; Cardiovascular Sonography preferred.
• 4 years of professional experience as adult cardiac sonographer.
• Teaching experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS with AE or CCI RCS certification required.
• Ability to develop engaging instructional content and assess student performance.
• Strong communication and feedback skills for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster a safe classroom and lab environment.
• Maintain training aids, tools, and equipment.
• Keep curriculum current with industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assessments and exams.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students.
• Identify at-risk students and create individualized success plans.
• Engage with students and stakeholders in instructional programs.
• Deliver online course interactions and maintain records.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Student engagement

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Adaptable teaching methods

Assessment & feedback

Education

Associate degree in related field

Cardiovascular Sonography degree preferred

ARDMS RDCS with AE or CCI RCS

Tools

Job description

Position Overview

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Associates Degree required in related field, preferred if degree is in Cardiovascular Sonography
• 4 Years professional experience as adult cardiac sonographer.
• 4 years Clinical Experience
• Teaching experience in a clinical setting ( preferred)
• Must be ARDMS RDCS with Adult Echocardiography (AE) OR CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
• Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
• Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
• Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
• Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as on site, or on campus to meet business needs.
• No travel required.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.