About this role
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) - College Instructor
Location: Renton, WA | Campus: On-Site
Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Schedule: 8-5 (Monday – Friday)
Compensation: $37.49 – $46.86 per hour
Position Summary
Your Expertise. Their Future. Pass on your mastery of sonography and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking a passionate Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our Renton campus faculty.
If you find joy in witnessing a student's "aha!" moment and are driven to cultivate skilled, compassionate patient care providers, this role offers the perfect balance of rewarding teaching and predictable weekday schedules—with no nights, weekends, or emergency on-call shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Planning:
• Dynamic Teaching: Design and deliver engaging daily lesson plans, classroom lectures, and practical demonstrations aligned with program objectives.
• Lab Supervision: Lead lab sessions, demonstrate proper scanning procedures, provide hands-on assistance, and strictly enforce laboratory safety protocols.
• Enrichment Activities: Coordinate guest lectures, community service opportunities, and clinical site visits; may assist with student externship coordination.
Student Success & Academic Support:
• Academic Advising: Evaluate student performance, adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles, and maintain office hours to advise students on curriculum progression.
• Retention Management: Proactively monitor performance and attendance to maintain an 80%+ student success rate across all courses.
• Early Intervention: Collaborate with Student Services and the Associate Director to support at-risk students (e.g., course averages below 77% or consecutive absences).
• Grade & Record Management: Maintain accurate student grades per institutional policies, submit weekly attendance reports, and prepare final grades at course completion.
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Associate's degree from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on occupational experience as a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist.
• Required Certification: Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential through ARDMS.
• Concentration Credentials: Active credential in Abdomen (AB) and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN). (Registered Vascular Technologist [RVT] preferred).
• Licensure: Active Washington state licensure or certification as required by local, state, or federal laws.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and educational technology.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Full Employee-Owner Benefits
• Hiring Range: $37.49 to $46.86 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Health & Wellness Program.
• Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
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