Adjunct Instructor/Clinical Coordinator-Radiologic Technology

About the role

The clinical coordinator will monitor clinical education sites of the Radiologic Technology Program. Periodic visits will be conducted so that observations will be made regarding each student’s technical progress and adherence to program policies, Weatherford College rules and regulations and the standards set by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology in the current “Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Technology”. The clinical coordinator will become aware of any kind of misconduct on the part of the clinical site in reference to fairness, exploitation of students or student rights. The clinical coordinator will ensure that documentation will be kept of structure, of organization and of the inclusion of the students in all aspects of radiology that are available at each clinical site.

Responsibilities

• Visit each clinical education site on a regular basis (this would include a phone call or emails to each site each semester).
• Observe students working in the departments, at the assigned clinical site.
• Correct technical performance when needed.
• Prepare course outline for all clinical sections.
• Counsel students.
• Review each student’s record regarding competencies, absences, test scores, counseling reports and monthly procedure records.
• Maintain rapport with the department’s adjunct faculty clinical instructor’s so that ideas and concerns may be freely disseminated by both parties.
• Assist clinical instructor with any program or student problems.
• Ensure that the conduct of students and clinical sites are in accordance with the JRC Standards.
• Keep a journal of clinical visits, observations and actions.
• Evaluate clinical instructors’ effectiveness.
• Teach classes on campus as needed.

Requirements

Education: Baccalaureate Degree or higher; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Texas State Department of Health (Certified MRT); Transcripts, Certifications, & Current License must be submitted with application.

Experience: A minimum of two years as a practicing radiologic technologist; A minimum of one year as a clinical instructor in an accredited radiography program (may have been obtained concurrently with professional experience).

Skills

• Knowledgeable of the JRC Standards.
• Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation and counseling.
• Proficient in interpersonal verbal and nonverbal communication and diplomacy.
• Competent in all aspects of general diagnostic radiography.