RT Lab Instructor

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technology (RT) Lab Instructor supports students during scheduled open lab sessions by providing hands-on guidance, feedback, and skill development in radiographic imaging techniques. This instructor functions as a tutor and skills coach, reinforcing classroom content, demonstrating positioning and imaging protocols, and helping students build confidence in a low-stress, educational lab environment.
This role does not include lecture instruction, grading, or administrative faculty duties.

Requirements

• Current ARRT certification in Radiography.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Strong proficiency in radiographic positioning and image evaluation.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and encourage students at varying skill levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching, precepting, or student training experience.
• Experience working in diverse clinical settings (e.g., outpatient, hospital, trauma).

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small-group instruction to Radiologic Technology students during open lab sessions.
• Demonstrates proper radiographic positioning, image acquisition techniques, patient communication, and radiation safety practices aligned with program standards.
• Assists students in developing foundational and intermediate hands-on skills across routine and specialized radiographic procedures.
• Offers constructive, supportive feedback to promote technical competency and professional growth.
• Ensures students follow radiation safety protocols, proper equipment operation, and appropriate patient-simulation procedures at all times.
• Helps maintain a positive, structured learning environment where students feel comfortable practicing skills.
• Ensures imaging equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Reports equipment issues or safety concerns to program leadership promptly.
• Works collaboratively with full-time faculty to ensure consistency in instruction, positioning expectations, and program learning outcomes.
• Participates in brief check-ins or required training related to lab instruction when scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees