The primary responsibility for this position is to facilitate hands-on skill development, reinforce didactic content, and evaluate student performance in accordance with program objectives, departmental policies, and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions: 

• Facilitate hands-on laboratory sessions focused on development of scanning skills, probe manipulation, image optimization, and protocols.

• Demonstrate proper scanning techniques, patient positioning, and ergonomics.

• Reinforce didactic concepts through practical application in the lab setting.

• Encourage student participation and engagement while fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Observe, assess, and provide timely documentation of student performance during lab activities.

• Ensure proper use, care, and basic troubleshooting of lab equipment.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional laboratory environment.

• Communicate effectively with lab instructors and the Program Director regarding student progress, concerns, and lab needs. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Maintains current knowledge of professional practices, standards, and protocols in Sonography.

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of program goals, student learning outcomes, lab objectives, and evaluation methods.

• Demonstrates effective, professional, and positive communication with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Demonstrates organizational skills necessary to manage multiple students, equipment, and lab activities simultaneously.

• Understands and applies departmental policies, lab procedures, and safety standards. 

Other Characteristics: 

• Promotes high morale among students by fair and equitable treatment.

• Promotes and instills the Sonography Code of Ethics. 

Minimum Education/Experience: 

• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate 

• ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credential in Sonography. DMS lab instructors must hold both AB and OB credential.

• Documents the equivalent of one-year full time clinical experience in sonography.