Part-Time Skills Instructor, Sonography

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 33,731 - 48,042; Part time

Job summary

A Texas community college is seeking a Part-Time Sonography Skills Instructor to assist faculty and provide students with vital hands-on experience in a lab environment. Responsibilities include aiding in lab protocols and completing course documentation. Required qualifications include an Associate's degree in Sonography or Echocardiography, relevant ARDMS credentials, and CPR certification. The position entails a varying work schedule, including evenings and Saturdays, with a pay rate of $29.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter relevant to Sonography.
• Ability to mentor students in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with lab protocols.
• Provide students with hands-on scanning assistance.
• Complete necessary course paperwork.

Skills

Knowledge of subject matter

Ability to mentor students

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Sonography or Echocardiography

ARDMS (ABD or OB) credential

ARDMS (RDCS-AE) or CCI (RCS) for echocardiography

CPR certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

The Part-Time Sonography Skills Instructor is primarily responsible for working with Faculty/Instructors to provide students with hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory environment. Assists Faculty/Instructors in providing learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course objectives. If necessary, may assist faculty in teaching lab course material within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists faculty with lab protocol
2. Provides students with hands-on scanning assistance
3. Completes course paperwork designated by the program
4. Acts as a liaison between the faculty, student and Sonography Director
5. Provides routine reports on student success
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to mentor students in the lab setting
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students

Physical Abilities

The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Work schedule varies and includes evenings and some Saturdays
• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment as well as all equipment generally used in Sonography professions
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards as well as in Sonography labs where safety precautions must be observed at all times
• Instructors (Skills Instructors) are hired on an as-needed basis, and may not work more than 19.5 hours per week; schedule may include days or evenings with occasional weekends as assigned, depending on the needs of the department

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography for general program or Echocardiography for echo program
• ARDMS (ABD or OB) credentialed for general program
• ARDMS (RDCS-AE) or CCI (RCS) for echocardiography program
• CPR certification

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $29.68

EEO and Compliance

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.