Working under the direction of the Program Director the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for managing the clinical education policies of the program in compliance with current Joint Review committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards. This individual shall support the Program Director to assure effective program operation, coordinate clinical education and evaluate its effectiveness, participate in the on-going assessment process, and maintain current knowledge of radiographic imaging through continuing professional development.

Clinical Education Administration

• Upholds program values, policies and procedures.
• Supervision, orientation and evaluation of students in the clinical setting.
• Insures ARRT minimum competency requirements are being met by students.
• Informed of JRCERT accreditation standards.
• Prepares and coordinates clinical rotation schedules.
• Processes competency-based clinical evaluation forms for grade reporting purposes.
• Discusses evaluation results with students and evaluating clinical preceptors. Reports mid-term and end-of-semester progress to the Program Director.
• Maintains records of student attendance and clinical educational progress.
• Conducts laboratory sessions with students both at the college and clinical site.
• Records and files formal meetings with students.
• Supervision and orientation of clinical preceptors.
• Coordinates with JRCERT approved clinical preceptors to provide students with adequate clinical instruction, evaluation, and supervision.
• Prepares documentation for RTs to meet JRCERT clinical preceptor requirements.
• Routinely meets and provides professional development for clinical preceptors.
• Conducts site visits to clinical affiliates.
• Liaison between students, clinical preceptors, and hospital managers/supervisors.
• Good customer relations skills; ability to be firm but compassionate.
• Experience in easily handling constant change.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all personnel matters.

Didactic Instruction

• Participate in faculty development goals to improve professional effectiveness including instructional evaluation processes, the “New Teacher” effective teaching workshop, and other professional development opportunities to include a three-year onboarding process.
• Laboratory and classroom instruction.
• Student advising.
• Guest lecturer for Allied Health courses.

Administrative Support

• Assist with continuing JRCERT programmatic accreditation.
• Review and assist with program handbook revisions.
• Assist with outcome assessment plan.
• Organize special events (room reservations, catering, etc.).
• Program Advisory Committee.
• Participate in Rad Tech Student Club.
• Participate in student selection.
• Serve on Department and College committees.
• Attend and participate in team meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with program marketing.
• Performs related duties as required by the Program Director.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography.
• Eligible for Idaho State Board of Career-Technical Education teaching credential (or able to obtain one within three years after employment).
• Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Two years clinical experience as a radiographer.
• One year experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program (preferred).
• Possess superior skills in dealing with different people courteously and effectively.
• Ability to work in a team centered environment with a variety of students and professionals.
• Possess excellent organizational, coordinating, and bookkeeping skills.
• Possess excellent writing skills.
• Possess critical problem solving skills, solutions, and be a self-motivator.
• Possess thorough knowledge of current and developing imaging technologies.
• Competence in radiation protection practices.
• Ability to visit various clinical sites.

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