Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - Clinical Director

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - Clinical Director

Location: Phoenix, AZ | Campus: On-Site

Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Compensation: $85,000 – $117,000 per year

A New Way to Use Your Sonography Experience

You've built your career as a sonographer. Now, imagine using that experience to help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) to serve as the Clinical Director for our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in Phoenix.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical professional ready to take their career in a new direction. No prior higher education experience is required. If you enjoy mentoring others, sharing your knowledge, and building relationships, this could be your next step.

A Day in the Life

As Clinical Director, you'll help connect the classroom to the real-world clinical environment.

One day, you may be visiting students at a clinical site and connecting with their preceptors. The next, you could be building relationships with a new healthcare partner, mentoring a student, teaching a class or lab, or helping ensure students are progressing toward clinical competency.

You'll play an important role in preparing students for the profession you know firsthand.

You'll Have the Opportunity To:

• Build and maintain relationships with local healthcare organizations and clinical partners.

• Expand clinical placement opportunities for students across regional healthcare sites.

• Visit and support students during their clinical externship experiences.

• Mentor students as they develop confidence, technical skills, and professional readiness.

• Teach and facilitate DMS core courses, labs, and practical skill evaluations.

• Track student progress and clinical competencies according to program standards.

• Partner with faculty and program leadership to support student success and continuously strengthen the program.

Who Thrives in This Role?

You may currently work in a hospital, imaging center, physician practice, or other clinical setting and be ready to use your experience in a new way.

You enjoy helping others learn. You're someone colleagues may turn to for guidance, and you take pride in the sonography profession. You can build relationships, stay organized, and are excited about helping future sonographers prepare for their careers.

You don't need previous experience in higher education—we'll help you transition your clinical expertise into an educational environment!

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the USDE or CHEA (Bachelor's degree preferred).

• Primary Credential: Active RDMS credential in good standing through ARDMS.

• Specialty Registries: Active specialty credential(s) in Abdomen (AB) and/or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN).

• Clinical Experience: At least three (3) years of full-time professional experience as a Sonographer.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

• Licensure: Active state licensure or credentials as required by applicable laws.

Why Pima Medical Institute?

Make an impact beyond the patients you serve! As Clinical Director, you'll stay connected to the profession you love while helping prepare the next generation of sonographers. You'll also have the opportunity to grow your career in education, leadership, and program development within a 100% employee-owned organization.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $117,000 per year

• Employee Ownership: Become a stakeholder through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP options with HSA), Dental, Vision, Health & Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Additional Benefits: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Basic Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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