Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor (DMS)

Location:

Renton, WA |

Campus:

On-Site Type:

Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Schedule:

8-5 (Monday - Friday)

Compensation:

$51.00 - $54.00 per hour Position Summary Your Expertise. Their Future. Pass on your mastery of sonography and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking a passionate Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our Renton campus faculty. If you find joy in witnessing a student's "aha!" moment and are driven to cultivate skilled, compassionate patient care providers, this role offers the perfect balance of rewarding teaching and predictable weekday schedules—with no nights, weekends, or emergency on-call shifts.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Planning:

Dynamic Teaching:

Design and deliver engaging daily lesson plans, classroom lectures, and practical demonstrations aligned with program objectives.

Lab Supervision:

Lead lab sessions, demonstrate proper scanning procedures, provide hands-on assistance, and strictly enforce laboratory safety protocols.

Enrichment Activities:

Coordinate guest lectures, community service opportunities, and clinical site visits; may assist with student externship coordination.

Student Success & Academic Support:

Academic Advising:

Evaluate student performance, adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles, and maintain office hours to advise students on curriculum progression.

Retention Management:

Proactively monitor performance and attendance to maintain an 80%+ student success rate across all courses.

Early Intervention:

Collaborate with Student Services and the Associate Director to support at-risk students (e.g., course averages below 77% or consecutive absences).

Grade & Record Management:

Maintain accurate student grades per institutional policies, submit weekly attendance reports, and prepare final grades at course completion.

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 practical, hands-on occupational experience as a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist.

Required Certification:

Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential through ARDMS.

Concentration Credentials:

Active credential in Abdomen (AB) and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) . (Registered Vascular Technologist [RVT] preferred).

Licensure:

Active Washington state licensure or certification as required by local, state, or federal laws.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and educational technology.

Communication:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Full Employee-Owner Benefits Hiring Range:

$51.00 to $54.00 per hour.

Ownership:

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

Retirement:

401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

Health & Wellness:

Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Health & Wellness Program.

Time Off & Growth:

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement. #ID1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.