Highlights
You will pioneer new clinical partnerships across local medical facilities, manage student clinical placements, instruct core curriculum, and mentor the next generation of skilled sonographers in a collaborative, 100% employee-owned environment. On-Site Supervision: Conduct student clinical orientations, visit clinical affiliates regularly to assess student progress, and collaborate with site preceptors to ensure educational quality.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $80,000–$107,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | https://jobs.pmi.edu/ |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) - Clinical Director
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Sep 1, 2026 4:57pm
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Tucson, Arizona
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Clinical Director (Full-Time) Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-Site Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt Compensation: $80,000 - $107,000 PER YEAR + $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Clinical Director (Full-Time)
Location: Tucson, AZ (Tucson Campus) | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Compensation: $80,000 - $107,000 PER YEAR + $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Position Summary
Shape the future of sonography education at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking an experienced Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) to serve as Clinical Director for our Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at our Tucson campus.
In this high-impact academic leadership role, you will bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world clinical practice. You will pioneer new clinical partnerships across local medical facilities, manage student clinical placements, instruct core curriculum, and mentor the next generation of skilled sonographers in a collaborative, 100% employee-owned environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Site Coordination & Development:
Site Expansion: Identify, secure, and evaluate new clinical education sites and contractual agreements with regional healthcare partners.
On-Site Supervision: Conduct student clinical orientations, visit clinical affiliates regularly to assess student progress, and collaborate with site preceptors to ensure educational quality.
Clinical Planning: Develop clinical learning objectives, establish student site assignment schedules, and coordinate practical competency evaluations.
Teaching & Instruction:
Didactic & Lab Facilitation: Prepare lesson plans, instruct courses in DMS methods and techniques, and serve as a core classroom or lab instructor.
Competency Tracking: Monitor student clinical logs, radiation exposure records, and practical skill evaluations.
Program Leadership & Administrative Compliance:
Curriculum Alignment: Coordinate clinical and didactic education plans, recommending curriculum enhancements to the Program Director.
Student Retention: Track student academic progress and implement academic support plans to maintain an 80%+ student retention rate.
Grade Management: Maintain accurate student academic records and prepare final semester grades according to institutional policies.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Required Credentials: Active Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential in good standing through ARDMS.
Vascular Credential: Must hold an active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential (Required).
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional experience as a Sonographer.
Teaching Competency: Demonstrated proficiency in instructional methodologies, student supervision, and learning assessment.
Licensure: Active state licensure or credentials as required by local, state, or federal laws.
Technical & Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Abdomen (AB) specialty registry through ARDMS is a strong plus.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
Compensation: $80,000 - $107,000 PER YEAR + $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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About Company
Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.