Medical Imaging Clinical Instructor - Medical Imaging - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts)

University Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Imaging Clinical Instructor is responsible for day-to-day clinical, technical, and operational functions in the X-ray (XR) and Bone Density modalities while performing diagnostic imaging and bone density procedures and educating students. The instructor serves as the primary mentor and teacher for students assigned to University Health for clinical education, oversees student-related duties such as creating rotations and communicating with students, and serves as the liaison between UH Imaging and program faculty. Working with the supervisor and lead technologist, the instructor helps coordinate X-ray and bone density department activities to maintain patient flow and staff coverage, including effective stewardship of technical, physical, and human resources. The role ensures quality patient care across all age groups, from neonates to geriatric patients, and participates in departmental performance improvement and CQI activities. The instructor collaborates with imaging supervisors to receive ongoing leadership and physician direction and shares that knowledge with students. Responsibilities include developing, interpreting, and administering diagnostic and bone density policies, procedures, and protocols; maintaining efficient operations and regulatory compliance; and performing exams according to UH protocols and applicable imaging standards. The role requires knowledge of anatomy, disease processes, patient care, positioning, radiographic science, radiation protection, and specialized techniques, as well as building strong relationships with students, program faculty, and facility stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an AMA Radiologic Technology Program.
Registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), including ARRT (R).
BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of BLS certification as a condition of continued employment.
Two years of experience in an acute setting.
Perform diagnostic X-ray procedures as a regular part of duties at assigned locations.
Adaptability and ability to communicate effectively with students, patients, and healthcare team members.
Knowledge of human development and ability to work effectively with patients of all ages.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist and move patients.
Ability to operate a computer and input and retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

ARRT (BD) certification.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging studies and bone density procedures.
Provide clinical education and serve as the primary mentor and teacher for assigned students.
Oversee student-related duties, including creating rotations and maintaining timely, courteous communication and correspondence.
Serve as the primary liaison between UH Imaging and program faculty.
Collaborate with the supervisor and lead technologist to coordinate X-ray and bone density department activities, patient flow, and staff coverage.
Support efficient procurement, utilization, and stewardship of technical, physical, and human resources.
Ensure compliance with patient-care quality standards for patients from neonates through geriatric age groups.
Participate in departmental performance improvement and CQI activities.
Collaborate with imaging supervisors to receive ongoing leadership and physician direction and impart relevant knowledge to students.
Develop, interpret, and administer diagnostic and bone density policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain efficient department operations and comply with Joint Commission, state, federal, and local regulatory requirements.
Perform examinations according to UH protocols and produce quality images in accordance with ARRT standards and UH Medical Imaging Department policies and procedures.