Cardiovascular Sonography Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Concorde Career College in Aurora, soon moving to Denver, we are seeking a Full-time Instructor to empower the next generation of sonographers. Concorde is committed to changing lives through education, and this role ensures students receive exceptional hands-on learning and clinical experiences. The instructor's primary responsibilities include providing active and effective learning in all educational settings, acting as a professional and academic role model, and committing to student satisfaction. This involves teaching in classrooms, labs, and during campus and student activities, delivering high-quality instruction that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. The position offers the professional satisfaction of teaching with a balanced schedule, free from nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Active unencumbered Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in state where instruction occurs
• Associates Degree or higher
• Four years minimum experience working as a certified echo sonographer
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
• Ability to communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Ability to safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees