Externship Coordinator - LMRT PROGRAM

CHCP•San Antonio, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Externship Coordinator for the LMRT Program plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful placement of students in externship sites, directly contributing to their professional development and career readiness. Reporting to the Campus President, this position demands a strategic approach to building and maintaining relationships within the medical community to secure high-quality externship opportunities. The Externship Coordinator is instrumental in aligning externship placements with program requirements, compliance standards, and organizational goals. Key highlights of the role include: Strategically recruiting, developing, and monitoring externship sites to meet program demands. Fostering strong partnerships with the medical community to enhance program visibility and secure additional externship opportunities. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards for externship programs. Driving organizational success by achieving the target of 40% of externship sites hiring students post-program completion. Providing mentorship and support to students, ensuring their professional growth through career development initiatives. This role offers a dynamic work environment where collaboration with students, faculty, and external stakeholders is key. The Externship Coordinator will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the career trajectories of students while contributing to the overall success of the LMRT Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certifications required: ARRT, RT, LMRT.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards for externship programs.
Ensure 40% of externship sites hire students post-program completion, meeting organizational benchmarks.
Monitor and maintain student records, including site evaluations, time cards, surveys, and other required documentation, in adherence to TWC and accreditation regulations.
Develop a thorough understanding of state, federal, and accrediting board rules and ensure adherence to all regulations.
Recruit, develop, and maintain externship sites, including marketing the program to the medical community and managing public relations.
Ensure sufficient externship site openings to meet student placement needs.
Achieve company metrics for developing new externship sites.
Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and externship organizations to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Collaborate with the Placement Coordinator to assist students in securing employment post-graduation.
Counsel students who fail to attend externship as scheduled and provide necessary support.
Track and ensure all students complete a final exit process after externship completion.
Provide students with career development support, including professionalism, resume preparation, and interview skills training.
Update and maintain affiliation agreements with externship sites.
Monitor, track, and provide feedback to externs regarding timesheets and attendance.
Ensure accurate recording and filing of attendance records.
Maintain CampusVue data for student site assignments.
Organize and conduct externship orientation sessions prior to placement.
Conduct weekly site visits to monitor externship progress and address any issues.
Participate in staff meetings, student orientation, and other departmental activities.
Maintain accurate and organized records of all externship activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Career Services Director or Campus President.