Cardiac Sonography Faculty

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Sonography Faculty member is responsible for instructing and assessing students in the Cardiovascular Sonography Program at Sacramento Ultrasound Institute. This part-time role involves delivering didactic and clinical courses, evaluating student performance, and ensuring the quality of the educational experience through effective coordination of lab and clinical activities.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited program in Cardiac Sonography or equivalent.
• An academic degree not lower than an associate degree, at least equal to that for which the students in the program are being prepared.
• The equivalent of two years of full-time clinical experience as a cardiac sonographer and vascular technologist.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI certification.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of educational environments, including the needs of adult learners.
• Knowledge of professional career paths relevant to the program.
• Ability to create a positive and effective learning environment.
• Dedication, motivation, and enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assess students in didactic and clinical courses in the Cardiovascular Sonography Program.
• Maintain lab experience curricula to align with state and national guidelines.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are met as defined by the syllabus.
• Implement course policies to foster a conducive learning environment.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the program, including scanning protocols for the lab.
• Assist the program director in formulating program, lab, and clinical policies and procedures.
• Engage in programmatic and accreditation activities.
• Deliver training on scanning protocols in the lab to complement didactic lectures.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for students and staff in clinical settings.
• Ensure all objectives are met during clinical rotations and document clinical competencies.
• Communicate effectively with the program director, staff, and peers.
• Assign grades to students and maintain lab equipment.
• Stay updated with industry standards and incorporate them into program offerings accordingly.
• Participate in Advisory Committee meetings.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for part-time faculty.
• Opportunity to mentor and guide students in a clinical setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree