Supplemental Instructor - Sonography Clinical Assistant

At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first, for assisting students in every way.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Supplemental Instructor - Clinical Assistantwho will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement and who will assist with clinical learning for students in the Sonography program under the supervision of a faculty member.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Required: Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (OB-GYN) (AB) or American Registry or American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Required:
• 1-2 years of sonography work experience.
• Sonography experience in the clinical area in which one is teaching.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor and train Sonography students.
• Assist students with sonography procedures to include; abdomen, OBGYN and vascular studies.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to sonography students as they perform scans.
• Document student progress through testing, observations, and assessment of skills.
• Create lectures and assignments for clinical courses.
• Provide a positive environment for students to be actively engaged in their learning environment.
• Assist faculty in developing and updating protocols.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Knowledge of sonography imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of sonography protocols.
• Proficiency in guidance, evaluation and instruction.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand frequently, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events as necessary or scheduled).

Working Environment: This job may operate in a variety of clinical settings.

Salary: $20.00/hour

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.