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About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of Imaging and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of Imaging departments with student clinical assignment(s).
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Extensive knowledge of computer (Microsoft Office and 360 suite).
• High level of interpersonal skills to address sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Demonstrates creative ability, writing proficiency, visual graphics and attention to detail.
• Ability to use a variety of learning/training concepts and principles is needed along with knowledge of adult learning.
• Solid project and time management skills, computer competence, the ability to use media effectively and the ability to prioritize and organize workflow required.
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.
• 5 Years of Experience.
• Must be licensed in one of the following in any specialized registry: AM Reg Radiologic Tech Cert (AART) or American Reg MRT (AMRIT) or Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (ARDSM) or Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT).
• Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Tech unless MRI or US.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical educator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports frontline management in achieving training and development objectives; participates in preparing goals and objectives for training.
• Manages the Radiology Training Affiliations and continuing educational programs.
• Assures the organizations vision mission values and goals are understood and adhered to.
• Trains assigned instructors, preceptors or supervisory staff in effective techniques for training and learning.
• Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as workshops, on the job training, refresher training, one-on-one training, etc.
• Develops a means of measuring the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, pass rates, etc.
• Reports results of training program metrics and employee progress.
• Maintains training records.
• Is a member of college Advisory Committees and attends meetings as expected.
• Responsible for promoting a culture of service excellence that encourages quality service enhances the image of the institution and promotes staff retention.
• Collaborates with Management to communicate service excellence and patient centeredness expectations and customer satisfaction survey results.
• Acts as a liaison to other Baylor Scott & White Healthcare departments and Educational Affiliates.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff in order to gather and exchange information and implement solutions to problems.
• Responsible for policies and procedure development and implementation impacting education affiliations or Imaging students.
• Develops reviews revises submits and implements policies procedures objectives and ensure policies and procedures are consistent with BSWH goals and objectives.
• Assures the staff are compliant with The Joint Commission, ACR, JCERT and TDH standards.
• Responsible for establishing processes to meet the standards and ongoing monitoring of compliance.
• Implements an action plan to address any opportunities in support of maintaining compliance of patient safety goals and patient care outcomes.
• Assures the orientation education and competency programs are implemented monitored and maintained to helps develop staff for career and growth opportunities and improve quality of service.
• Oversees Imaging student onboarding and orientation for successful clinical experience outcomes and transition to employment.
• Supports high school initiatives and other programs that strengthen the pipeline of candidates into Imaging.
• Collaborates with college partners and Talent Acquisition for recruitment events.
• Serves as point person for recruitment events.
• Responsible for vetting new Imaging Program requests considering JCERT standing and key performance indicators such as pass rate and student cohort sizes.
• Develops and monitors the required Quality Outcomes for Imaging Students and cross-training team members and collaborates with the Imaging Managers to address quality issues.
• Continuously revises processes for operational improvement and efficiencies.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending staff meetings educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional and educational societies.
• Oversees committee(s) as necessary or as requested.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1