Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director (RDMS)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a seasoned sonographer passionate about mentoring the next generation of skilled sonographers and shaping the future of healthcare. The ideal candidate will be a pioneer, building strong relationships with local medical facilities and dedicated to teaching. The position involves coordinating clinical and didactic education, securing new clinical sites, teaching students, managing student success, and handling administrative tasks related to student records and compliance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
Active RDMS credential in good standing.
Additional specialty credential(s) required (e.g., AB, OB/GYN).
Must hold all current licenses or certifications as required by state and federal law to practice in the field.
Three (3) years of full-time professional experience as a sonographer or ultrasound technologist (general, cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and/or vascular).
Demonstrated proficiency in teaching, student supervision, and evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related computer skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
Recommend changes to the Program Director.
Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.
Conduct orientation for students at each clinical education site.
Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress.
Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students.
Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.
Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.
Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in Diagnostic Medical Sonography methods and techniques.
Perform the duties of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography instructor.
Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students.
Review student success rates by class and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals.
Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.
Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.
Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
Monitor students’ radiation exposure.
Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department.