Diagnostic Medical Sonographer DMS - Instructor (Part-time)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Multi-Specialty Instructor (Part-Time – Multiple Shifts Available)

Location: Phoenix, AZ | Campus: On-Site

Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)

Shifts Available: Morning or Afternoon Shifts (Monday – Friday)

Compensation: $38.75 – $46.51 per hour

Position Summary

Shape the future of sonography by becoming a Part-Time Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking dedicated Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to join our Phoenix faculty and mentor aspiring ultrasound professionals. We currently have multiple 20-hour shifts available (Mornings or Afternoons) , offering excellent schedule flexibility to complement your clinical work or personal life.

To ensure comprehensive instruction across our core curriculum, candidates must possess at least two (2) of the following three registry concentrations: Abdomen (AB), Vascular (RVT/VS), or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) . If you are ready to translate your multi-specialty clinical success into transformative education, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Management:

• Lectures & Demonstrations: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures and practical hands-on demonstrations for classroom and lab instruction.

• Lesson Planning: Implement daily lesson plans, scheduled activities, and instructional materials aligned with program objectives.

• Community Engagement: Arrange guest speakers, community field trips, and educational visits to local imaging centers and medical clinics.

Laboratory & Practical Instruction:

• Hands-On Mentorship: Demonstrate proper lab procedures, positioning, and scanning techniques; supervise and mentor students during scanning labs.

• Safety Protocols: Enforce strict laboratory safety, ergonomics, sanitation, and infection control standards.

• Externships: May assist with coordinating and supervising student clinical externship placements.

Student Success & Academic Support:

• Retention & Success: Monitor student success rates, meet with at-risk students, and implement interventions to maintain an 80%+ student success rate.

• Attendance & Progress Tracking: Monitor daily attendance, prepare weekly reports, and collaborate with Student Services if a student's course grade average falls below 77% or if absences occur.

• Academic Evaluation: Grade assignments and exams, maintain student records, and prepare final grades at the end of each sequence.

• Advising: Maintain office hours during your shift block to advise, tutor, and guide students.

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 occupational (practical) experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist.

• Credentials & Multi-Registry Requirement: Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration from ARDMS. Must hold at least two (2) of the following active registries:

  • Abdomen (AB)

  • Vascular Technology (RVT / VS)

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

• Licensure: Current license or credential as required by local, state, or federal regulations.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and computer applications.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $38.75 to $46.51 per hour.

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan eligibility with employer matching options (subject to hours-worked milestones).

• Perks: Arizona Paid Sick Time, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.