Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology - Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Technical Community College is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Radiologic Technology program. The instructor will supervise students in clinical settings, teach patient care and radiography principles, and coordinate with clinical sites to ensure quality education.

Requirements include ARRT credentials, Massachusetts licensure, BLS, and an active ARRT membership. The role involves evenings/weekends and a salary of $60.00 per hour, with a union affiliation to MCCC.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Radiologic Technology students in clinical settings.
• Demonstrate and teach patient care and radiography principles.
• Direct and assist students in hospital units during rotations.
• Maintain records of students' clinical experiences and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology

Category: School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS)

About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

The Clinical Instructor for the radiologic technology program must have active credentials through the (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and hold state licensure for radiography in Massachusetts. The clinical instructor is supervised by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and/or Program Coordinator of the Radiologic Technology Program. He/she has an overall responsibility for supervising Radiologic Technology students in the clinical setting.

Specific job responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to radiologic technology students and instructs students in principals of radiography.
• The Clinical Instructor is responsible to direct and assist the student to any specialized units within the hospital when they are rotated.
• Supervises radiologic technology students while performing patient care and performing competencies.
• Exhibit a positive professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
• Utilize positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates competency in instructional and evaluation methods.
• Provides a positive role model for students.
• Conduct weekly film critique for assigned students.
• Assign specific radiology examinations for student completions.
• Maintain records of student's clinical experiences and performance as prescribed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy.
• Participates in planning daily clinical curriculum.
• Cooperates with medical and nursing personnel in evaluating and improving teaching and radiologic technology practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the college and the clinical site.
• Instructs and guides radiologic technologist students in specialized areas.
• Report any and all issues and concerns related to student progress to the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education as soon as possible.
• Is responsible for evaluating and documenting student's clinical competency for each clinical procedure as outlined each semester.
• Evaluate student progress weekly through verbal feedback and written weekly performance evaluations.
• The instructor will work within the respiratory care program, under the supervision of the Academic Clinical Coordinator, with a dotted line report to the Dean of the School of Health and program coordinator.
• The instructor must demonstrate the ability to respond to and work with diverse and varied student populations and support the mission of the College.

Requirements:

• Minimum Associates degree in Radiologic Technology from an ARRT accredited institution.
• Must have current experience, 3 years minimum.
• Must be a current member of ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• Must be current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist (RT) license.
• All candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, including ability to work evenings and weekends.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties normally performed in a classroom/lab environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.Must have the ability to bend, stoop, sit, climb, walk and reach overhead as needed.

Additional Information:

Salary: $60.00 per hour.

Work Schedule: Days and Evening clinical rotations. Approximately up to 8 hours per week.

Union:MCCC

Grant Funded:No

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Aff

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.