Adjunct Instructor/Clinical Coordinator-Radiologic Technology

Weatherford College; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford College is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the Radiologic Technology Program. The role monitors clinical education sites, observes student performance, and ensures compliance with program policies and JRC standards.

The coordinator will become aware of misconduct at clinical sites and will document structure, inclusion of students, and adherence to standards across all sites.

Qualifications

• Two years as a practicing radiologic technologist.
• Minimum one year as a clinical instructor in accredited radiography program.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Visit each clinical education site on a regular basis.
• Observe students working in the departments, at the assigned clinical site.
• Correct technical performance when needed.
• Prepare course outline for all clinical sections.
• Counsel students.
• Review each student’s record regarding competencies, absences, test scores, counseling reports and monthly procedure records.
• Maintain rapport with the department’s adjunct faculty clinical instructors to share ideas and concerns.
• Assist clinical instructor with program or student problems.
• Ensure conduct of students and clinical sites aligns with JRC Standards.
• Keep a journal of clinical visits, observations and actions.
• Evaluate clinical instructors’ effectiveness.
• Teach classes on campus as needed.

Skills

Clinical instruction experience

Student counseling

Observation and evaluation

Policy compliance

Education

Baccalaureate Degree or higher

ARRT certification

Texas State Department of Health (Certified MRT)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The clinical coordinator will monitor clinical education sites of the Radiologic Technology Program. Periodic visits will be conducted so that observations will be made regarding each student’s technical progress and adherence to program policies, Weatherford College rules and regulations and the standards set by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology in the current “Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Technology”.

The clinical coordinator will become aware of any kind of misconduct on the part of the clinical site in reference to fairness, exploitation of students or student rights. The clinical coordinator will ensure that documentation will be kept of structure, of organization and of the inclusion of the students in all aspects of radiology that are available at each clinical site.

Required Education

• Baccalaureate Degree or higher
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Texas State Department of Health (Certified MRT)

Transcripts, Certifications, & Current License must be sbmitted with application.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years as a practicing radiologic technologist. A minimum of one year as a clinical instructor in an accredited radiography program (may have been obtained concurrently with professional experience).

Preferred Education Preferred Experience Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Visit each clinical education site on a regular basis (this would include a phone call or emails to each site each semester).
• Observe students working in the departments, at the assigned clinical site
• Correct technical performance when needed
• Prepare course outline for all clinical sections
• Counsel students
• Review each student’s record regarding competencies, absences, test scores, counseling reports and monthly procedure records
• Maintain rapport with the department’s adjunct faculty clinical instructor’s so that ideas and concerns may be freely disseminated by both parties
• Assist clinical instructor with any program or student problems
• Ensure that the conduct of students and clinical sites are in accordance with the JRC Standards
• Keep a journal of clinical visits, observations and actions
• Evaluate clinical instructors’ effectiveness
• Teach classes on campus as needed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledgeable of the JRC Standards
• Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation and counseling
• Proficient in interpersonal verbal and nonverbal communication and diplomacy
• Competent in all aspects of general diagnostic radiography

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.