Academic Clinical Program Specialist

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking applicants for the position of Academic Clinical Program Specialist. This position is essential for the program as the specialist serves as the only Penn State Schuylkill radiological sciences clinical advisor at the Hershey Medical Center. The Hershey Medical Center is the largest of the radiologic program clinical sites, and it provides the widest range of educational opportunities a large number of students are sent to this site, on average 20-25 students are assigned to the site each semester, with 12-16 on-site each day. The Penn State Schuylkill Radiological Sciences program is the only radiology program assigned to the hospital so our students hold a strong presence in the diagnostic department of Hershey Medical Center and are considered a valuable asset to the department. This position represents Penn State Schuylkill at the medical center, works to teach the students the hands-on components of the clinical courses, and facilitates the provision of patient care by Penn State Schuylkill students as well as serving as a liaison to the staff at the Hershey Medical Center. This individual also works closely with the faculty of the Radiological Sciences program to provide data and input to the assessment and accreditation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students daily during their clinical experience while at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center
• Performing competencies, labs, and activities with students
• Evaluating students
• Providing guidance
• Implementing best practices for students in successfully completing their semester clinical objectives
• Participating in program assessment
• Communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level