Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator / Instructor

ACCS•Tanner, AL

10h

About The Position

The Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator is accountable for all aspects of the clinical education component of the program and serves as a liaison with affiliated clinical facilities. Responsibilities also include providing competent classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Instructors must adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Alabama Community College System policy.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography is required.
A minimum of three (3) years full-time clinical experience in the professional discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

Documented experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program
Documented evidence in the proficient use of current educational technologies including internet, email, and computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and the willingness to develop and teach web-based courses
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated expertise in subject matter
Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction
Ability to learn new teaching pedagogy and new software is required
An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public
Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, genders and ethnic backgrounds
Understanding of the broad range of students' abilities in an open-admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles
Successful problem solving skills
Conscientious about how work is done and the desire to do a good job
Initiative and a decisive response to downtime, seizing the opportunity to do other work
Attention to detail
A focus on friendliness and patience when responding to students
Readiness and desire to learn new things and apply that knowledge
Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs
A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand
Confidence in decision-making and communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides classroom and clinical instruction at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student schedules.
Develops, supervises, and assesses the clinical education of RT students at varied times and places based on student learning.
Correlates and coordinates clinical education with didactic education and evaluates its effectiveness.
Evaluates the progress of students in classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with community partners including local workforce boards, healthcare agencies, and the program advisory committee.
Assists in the acquisition and maintenance of clinical facilities written agreements in accordance with CCC policies and ensures compliance.
Collects, maintains, and submits accurate class records including grades, attendance rosters, absences, withdrawal, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of materials used in academic administration, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
Assists in preparation of material and evaluation of data to maintain program accreditation compliance and assessment as requested.
Support the program director to assure effective program operations.
Assist in the management of the simulation laboratory and equipment.
Maintain radiation monitors and exposure reports for faculty and students.
Maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.
Correlating and coordinating clinical education with didactic instruction.
Continuous assessment, review and analysis of the effectiveness of the clinical education of students.
Participating in didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction.
Supporting the program director in program operations.
Participating in program assessment and accreditation processes.
Assists in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives.
Assesses student learning using multiple assessment strategies.
Analyzes and interprets data relative to student learning and provides feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.
Works with the program director, other faculty, and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures.
Participates in scheduled in-service activities.
Provides academic and career advice to students and promotes student leadership and enrichment experiences.
Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work; maintains assigned office hours.
Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Performs all duties with professionalism.
Serves on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution as appointed or elected.
Becomes familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog , Personnel Handbook , and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual ; and follow such policies and procedures.
Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.