DMS Cardiac Skills Instructor

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Summary of Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at RRCC is seeking a DMS Cardiac Sonography Skills Instructor to provide hands-on instructional support to students practicing Echocardiography exams in our DMS lab. Act in a supportive role to the program and to faculty teaching the curriculum, ensuring that instruction between classroom and lab is consistent and effective.
This position is located on the Arvada campus, with views looking along the Front Range to Boulder and beyond. The Arvada campus is a state-of-the art instructional space for health sciences programs and facilitates inter-professional education in the fields of Diagnostic Sonography, Medical Assisting and Office Management, Nurse Aide, Physician Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and RN programs. Sonography students have access to a variety of ultrasound machines on campus providing hands-on experience prior to clinical internship. During internship, students are assigned to a main clinical site for three full time semesters. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.
This position reports to the Department Chair of DMS. Position is needed for the Fall & Spring Semesters only. Spring lab is currently set for Tuesdays from 4-8pm and or Thursdays 1-4pm with additional hours as needed and dependent on course schedules at the Arvada Campus location. The finalist must designate Colorado as their primary work location, including for any online instruction.

This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note:
* Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
* Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.
* There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials.
* After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.

The compensation for this position is $52.35 hourly, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of cardiac sonography techniques and ARDMS standards.
• Proficiency in performing and teaching echocardiographic procedures.
• Skilled in hands-on instruction and student assessment.
• Familiarity with ultrasound equipment and instructional technology (e.g., D2L).
• Strong communication, organization, and time management.
• Ability to support diverse learners and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and manage lab environments.
• Flexible schedule and commitment to professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program
• Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution or higher
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical imaging or a closely related discipline
• 2 years of paid clinical experience as a registered cardiac sonographer
• 3+ months of experience in course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising

Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

Advertised Hourly Pay
The hourly pay for this position is $52.35, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply
All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement
3. Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Martha.Rivero@rrcc.edu.