CLINICAL PRECEPTOR - RADIOGRAPHY

Essex County College • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Clinical Preceptor for Radiography at Essex County College is responsible for providing clinical instruction to radiography students at assigned clinical sites. This role involves monitoring student attendance, evaluating clinical competencies, and ensuring compliance with educational standards set by JRCERT and NJDEP. The Clinical Preceptor will also engage in student counseling and maintain communication with both the radiography department staff and the College Clinical Coordinator regarding student progress.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiography or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a radiographer.
• Credentialed in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical instruction and student evaluation through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room assignments consistent with each semester's clinical objectives.
• Ensure that students follow the room assignment schedule and make adjustments as needed to meet contingencies.
• Monitor student clinical attendance and punctuality while maintaining student clinical records of attendance, competencies, and evaluation.
• Be available in the radiology department and evaluate clinical competency during student rotations.
• Encourage student critical thinking, analysis, and self-evaluation.
• Counsel and advise students as needed and provide documentation.
• Complete radiographic image evaluations as per the program's set requirements per semester.
• Communicate with the radiography department staff regarding student progress when appropriate.
• Communicate with the College Clinical Coordinator regarding student problems and clinical progress.
• Attend Clinical Preceptor / Radiography department meetings at the College.
• Calculate and submit student semester grade as per the program's grading policy.
• Perform student Affective Domain evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with JRCERT and New Jersey Board policies regarding student competency process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree