Part-Time Skills Instructor, Sonography

Purpose and Scope

The Part-Time Sonography Skills Instructor is primarily responsible for working with Faculty/Instructors to provide students with hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory environment. Assists Faculty/Instructors in providing learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course objectives. If necessary, may assist faculty in teaching lab course material within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to mentor students in the lab setting
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students

The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

• Work schedule varies and includes evenings and some Saturdays
• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment as well as all equipment generally used in Sonography professions
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards as well as in Sonography labs where safety precautions must be observed at all times
• Instructors (Skills Instructors) are hired on an as-needed basis, and may not work more than 19.5 hours per week; schedule may include days or evenings with occasional weekends as assigned, depending on the needs of the department

• Associate's degree in Sonography for general program or Echocardiography for echo program
• ARDMS (ABD or OB) credentialed for general program
• ARDMS (RDCS-AE) or CCI (RCS) for echocardiography program
• CPR certification

Hourly Pay Rate is $29.68

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.