Ultrasound Clinical Educator

Job Title: Ultrasound Clinical Educator
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts | On-Call Rotation Required
Pay Range: $45.21–$53.19 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a two-year commitment

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Ultrasound Clinical Educator to join its hospital-based Ultrasonography department in Peoria, Illinois.

This unique position combines hands-on diagnostic ultrasound responsibilities with clinical education and mentorship. The Clinical Educator will work directly with students enrolled in accredited university-level ultrasound programs, providing the instruction, supervision, and competency development necessary to help them successfully complete their clinical training.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Clinical Educator will function as a staff Ultrasound Technologist and participate in the department's regular clinical workload and on-call rotation.

Candidates must have both RDMS and RVT credentials and at least two years of recent hospital-based ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to ultrasound students
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback regarding scanning techniques, patient care, and clinical competency
• Help students develop the technical and professional skills required for successful program completion
• Coordinate clinical learning experiences with affiliated university-level ultrasound programs
• Demonstrate proper scanning techniques, patient positioning, equipment use, and image optimization
• Perform a full range of general and vascular ultrasound examinations
• Serve as a clinical resource for students, technologists, and department staff
• Perform staff Ultrasound Technologist responsibilities in addition to educator duties
• Review patient history and physician orders prior to examinations
• Produce diagnostic-quality images according to established protocols
• Perform bedside and portable ultrasound examinations throughout the hospital
• Transport ultrasound equipment and carts to inpatient units when necessary
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety during all examinations
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Document examinations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Participate in department quality assurance and performance-improvement activities
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and report technical concerns appropriately
• Stay current with evolving ultrasound technology, clinical practices, and imaging standards
• Participate in required on-call coverage
• Perform other related clinical and educational responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of two years of recent professional Ultrasound Technologist experience
• Previous hospital-based ultrasound experience
• Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential
• Current Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Proficiency performing a broad range of general ultrasound examinations
• Strong vascular ultrasound experience
• Ability to independently perform the full scope of department examinations
• Strong understanding of ultrasound anatomy, physiology, pathology, and imaging techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to teach, coach, and provide constructive feedback to clinical students
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Self-motivated and able to manage workflow with limited direct supervision
• Ability to transport ultrasound equipment and perform portable examinations throughout the hospital
• Ability to participate in the department's on-call rotation

New graduates are not being considered for this position.

Preferred

• More than two years of hospital-based ultrasound experience
• Previous clinical educator, preceptor, or student-training experience
• Experience with GE LOGIQ ultrasound equipment
• Experience using Epic
• Consistent recent experience performing both general and vascular ultrasound
• Experience in a high-volume acute-care imaging department

Department Information

The Ultrasonography department includes:

• 9 dedicated ultrasound rooms at the main campus
• Approximately 14 ultrasound systems
• General and vascular ultrasound services
• Portable and bedside imaging throughout the hospital
• Epic electronic medical record
• GE LOGIQ equipment utilized within the department

The clinical workload is demanding and requires technologists who are comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and performing a broad range of examinations.

Benefits & Incentives

• $20,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop future Ultrasound Technologists
• Career advancement within Diagnostic Imaging
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are an experienced RDMS- and RVT-credentialed Sonographer who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and maintaining an active clinical practice, we would love to hear from you.