Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor: Full Time

At MedQuest College we have one mission: “We better lives by providing the most direct path to a great career in healthcare”. We believe in maintaining a culture that promotes positivity, accountability, and working together as a team. Faculty and Administration are committed to making decisions based on 6 Core Values: we are student-centered, we encourage innovation, we value passion, we empower both staff and students, we support our community through service, and build character. The Sonography Program at MedQuest College is a program of excellence that is CAAHEP-accredited with a 7-year history of strong graduates employed across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. MedQuest College Sonography is searching for a talented individual to join the sonography team in a multi-faceted role as an echo instructor/echo concentration coordinator, occasional vascular instructor, and co-clinical coordinator to assist our full-time clinical coordinator. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of sonography experience in a clinical setting, and possess credentials in both echocardiography and vascular sonography. The primary role will be teaching echocardiography classes and maintaining and updating the curriculum as needed with industry changes. This role may occasionally require the candidate to teach a vascular class when needed. This candidate will also assist the primary clinical coordinator with site visits as needed.Some of the duties and responsibilities of the position: Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expectedbehaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual studentlearning needs Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate studentsthrough active learning Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability aspart of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the instructor’shelp and the instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance forstudents experiencing difficulty Maintains “ownership” of student attendance and proactively maintains contact withstudents Prepares weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate studentinvolvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into considerationdifferent learning styles Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroomtechnologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, suchas external development opportunities, inservice activities, membership inprofessional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals,incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment Achieve assigned extern to hire metric. The standard is 50% Extern to Hire rate Assist in the development of student job lead Working with the Program Director, in consultation with the Campus Director,assign students to their externship sites Conduct site visitations for assigned externs, completing site visitation reports anddocumentation on a timely basis Supervise externship training in compliance with Academic Affairs Departmentpolicies and guidelines Coordinate the exchange of externship information, such as timesheets, with theProgram Director/Registrar Attend and direct assigned externship orientation Advise externs as needed Attend staff, departmental and Advisory Board meetings as directed Participate in commencement ceremonies Communicate daily or as necessary with the Program Director Communicate daily or as necessary with the Career Services Department Assure compliance with all School policies and procedures Remain current on developments, practices and procedures, and equipment relatingto their program and professional specialty Perform other such duties as assignedPerformance Metrics Categories:● Student Retention Rates● Classroom Observation Ratings● Student Surveys/FeedbackQualifications: Must meet appropriate teacher qualifications for the program as required byprograms accreditation body. Minimum Associate’s degree in Sonography Required Minimum Certification:o Current ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) credentialo Current ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) credential Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, and classroom management Minimum of 3 years of in-field experience in a clinical environment Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude Self-starter, excellent organizational, problem solving, communication and customerservice skills.Job Type: Full-timeHours: M-F 8am-5pmWork location: 1575 Winchester Rd. Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40505 In personJob Type: Full-timePay: From $40.00 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-12-06