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. Essential Job Functions Assists faculty with lab protocol Provides students with hands-on scanning assistance Completes course paperwork designated by the program Acts as a liaison between the faculty, student and Sonography Director Provides routine reports on student success Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 Physical Abilities 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 and Conditions 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 Required Qualifications 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 Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $29.68 EEO and Compliance Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.