Adjunct Assistant Professor - Medical Imaging

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities

Clinical Instructors play a vital role in mentoring our students as they develop their technical skills and clinical proficiency. If you are passionate about medical imaging education and committed to fostering student success in a hands-on learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Principal Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise students during imaging procedures (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI).

• Demonstrate proper patient positioning, equipment use, and imaging techniques.

• Ensure students follow protocols and produce diagnostic-quality images.

• Communicate with program director and clinical coordinator about student progress or concerns.

• Audit student performance in real-time clinical settings.

• Provide constructive feedback and complete competency evaluations.

• Track progress toward required clinical objectives.

• Complete clinical evaluations, attendance records, and competency checklists.

• Reinforce safe practices, including radiation protection and infection control.

• Ensure students maintain patient dignity, communication, and comfort.

• Intervene if patient safety or image quality is compromised.

• Ensure adherence to guidelines set by organizations like the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance and facility policies.

Education Requirements

Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or equivalent, in radiography from an accredited institution.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in professional discipline.

• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, or diagnostic clinics.

• Regular exposure to imaging equipment such as X-ray, CT, and MRI machines.

• Assisting with patient positioning.

• Schedule can vary based on academic program needs.

• Adherence to infection control practices and use of PPE.

• Responsibility for ensuring both student and patient safety at all times.

• Must be willing to travel to clinical sites within 30 miles of LIU Post’s Campus.

Materials & Equipment

• Liu name tag/ID

Pay

Salary Range: $1,000-$1,350 per credit