Cardiac Sonography Instructor

Great Basin College Foundation

. Teach sonography courses in the new cardiac-vascular specialty emphasis through didactic instruction, scanning laboratory activities, and clinical education .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeElko • Nevada • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in cardiac sonography instruction, curriculum development, and student competency evaluation. Strong ability to translate clinical echocardiography practices into effective educational experiences while fostering student success and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

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Cardiac Sonography InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentEchocardiographic Examination ProtocolsRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)Student Performance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Cardiac AnatomyEchocardiographyImage AcquisitionDoppler TechniquesClinical PreceptingEducational AssessmentCurriculum ImplementationPatient CareScanning SkillsCompetency Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Educational TechnologyDistance Education

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Industry Keywords

Cardiac SonographyEchocardiographyClinical EducationAccreditation ActivitiesContinuous ImprovementHealthcare ProfessionalsClinical AffiliatesStudent Competency DevelopmentProfessional EthicsPatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach sonography courses in the new cardiac-vascular specialty emphasis through didactic instruction, scanning laboratory activities, and clinical education
Develop, implement, and refine the cardiac sonography curriculum with the Program Director and Dean
Translate current clinical echocardiography practices into instructional materials, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and clinical learning experiences
Establish and evaluate student competencies in cardiac anatomy and physiology, examination protocols, image acquisition and optimization, Doppler techniques, and recognition of normal and abnormal findings
Participate in program planning, assessment, accreditation activities, documentation, and continuous improvement processes
Collaborate with clinical affiliates and healthcare professionals to establish clinical education experiences and student competency development
Evaluate student performance, document progress, and provide constructive feedback
Advise and mentor students on academic progress, clinical expectations, and preparation for employment
Participate in program meetings, college committees, professional development, and other institutional activities
Drive to other GBC campuses, potentially with overnight stays, to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area
Participate in statewide or national meetings requiring overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher in cardiac sonography
Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiac sonography, or related field
Minimum of two years professional clinical experience in cardiac sonography, echocardiography, or cardiac ultrasound
Demonstrated knowledge of echocardiographic examination protocols, cardiac anatomy and physiology, image acquisition and optimization, Doppler techniques, and recognition of normal and abnormal cardiac findings
Current professional credentials appropriate to cardiac sonography instruction, such as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), consistent with applicable accreditation requirements and assigned responsibilities
Experience in vascular sonography is preferred
Experience with student instruction, clinical precepting, staff training, or professional mentoring is preferred
Experience with curriculum development, educational assessment, or accreditation activities is desirable
Ability to translate clinical experience in echocardiography into effective classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences
Ability to contribute to development and implementation of a new cardiac sonography curriculum, including course objectives, learning activities, and student competency assessments
Strong technical knowledge of echocardiography, cardiac imaging protocols, patient care, and professional standards
Ability to evaluate student knowledge, scanning skills, and progress toward established competencies
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with program leadership, faculty, clinical affiliates, and healthcare professionals
Commitment to student success, patient safety, professional ethics, and continuous program improvement
Familiarity with distance education and educational technology is desirable
Official transcripts from degree-granting, regionally accredited institutions required within 30 days of employment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
Successful applicant must complete an online background check
Resume/CV, cover letter, three supervisory references, and copy of unofficial transcript required

Benefits

Comp & perks

19.25% retirement contribution generously matched by the University
100% vested in the faculty retirement plan on the first day
Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
12 paid holidays
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days
ComPsych employee support
No state income tax
Free parking
Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents
Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate
Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits subject to eligibility requirements
Participation in statewide or national meetings