Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor (DMS)

About the role

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.

Location: Renton, WA | Campus: On‑Site | Type: Full‑Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging daily lesson plans, classroom lectures, and practical demonstrations aligned with program objectives.
• Lead lab sessions, demonstrate proper scanning procedures, provide hands-on assistance, and strictly enforce laboratory safety protocols.
• Coordinate guest lectures, community service opportunities, and clinical site visits; may assist with student externship coordination.
• Evaluate student performance, adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles, and maintain office hours to advise students on curriculum progression.
• Proactively monitor performance and attendance to maintain an 80%+ student success rate across all courses.
• Collaborate with Student Services and the Associate Director to support at-risk students (e.g., course averages below 77% or consecutive absences).
• Maintain accurate student grades per institutional policies, submit weekly attendance reports, and prepare final grades at course completion.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on occupational experience as a Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist.
• Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential through ARDMS.
• Active credential in Abdomen (AB) and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• Active Washington state licensure or certification as required by local, state, or federal laws.

Qualifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and educational technology.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Health & Wellness Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

$51.00 – $54.00 per hour.

Schedule

8-5 (Monday – Friday), Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week).