Part-Time Skills Instructor, Sonography

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, TX is seeking a Part-Time Sonography Skills Instructor to work with Faculty/Instructors to provide students with hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory environment.

You will assist in lab protocol, provide scanning assistance, complete course paperwork, act as a liaison, and report on student success while maintaining safety in the sonography labs. Schedule varies, evenings and some Saturdays, up to 19.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Associates 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentor students in lab

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Excellent verbal/written communication

Commitment to student service

Education

Associates degree in Sonography (general) or Echocardiography

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

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
• 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:

• Associates 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 $30.28

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Eligibility and Compliance

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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