Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advisor

Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design, business and legal studies, medical sciences, and information technology. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.

We Offer:

• Platt College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
• A highly competitive pay and eligible employees are entitled to receive paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Professional opportunities in a growing organization.
• Compensation Range: $ 24.00-28.00 /hour

The DMS Advisor supports the DMS program in all aspects of his/her duties. These duties include preparing DMS students for their SPI exam, specialty exams, tutoring and advising of students, visiting students at externship site, aiding with the acquisition of externship sites with an emphasis on extern to hire sites and working with students in lab settings as required. The DMS Advisor will also support other program personnel as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students and externship technicians
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong scanning skills

Credentials and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED Required
• AA/AS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Passage of the SPI test required; prefer graduates who are making progress towards or have acquired RDMS licensure
• Recent graduate of DMS program preferred
• Work experience related to the course preferred

• Assists the DMS Program Director and Clinical Coordinator with daily organizational and administrative functions and students’ needs as directed. These include:
  • New start paperwork for DMS and presentations, distributing scrubs, scheduling and organizing immunizations/vaccinations
  • Helps the Clinical Coordinator as needed
  • Helps career services with presentations, PAC meeting efforts, and employment placement efforts
  • Certified CPR trainer for the DMS program, and other programs as needed
  • Schedules and oversees Fire Safety class during DMS 255 (pre-clinical seminar)
  • Helps students with SPI tutoring and testing (including scheduling)
  • Supports students during lab assignments and other program requirements
  • Assists Lab Aid with orders/inventory
  • Assists with DMS Program open lab hours
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as determined
• Exhibit excellent customer service and professionalism to all current students, prospective students and coworkers from all departments at all times

• Overtime as requested by supervisor – may include: evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Attendance at Platt College Graduation Ceremony required if a job duty is assigned
• Able to lift 35lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Platt College Los Angeles, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress/grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), age, national origin, marital or registered domestic partnership status, veteran status or military status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, including genetic characteristics or genetic information, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or by local ordinance.

In accordance with Title IX regulations, Platt College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The College’s statement of non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator contact information is available on the website https://plattcollege.edu/disclosures/

Internal Platt College Employees, please refer to the link below to apply for the position:
http://intranet.plattcollege.edu/uploads/human_resources/Internal Job Application_REV 07302024.pdf