Clinical Coordinator, Radiography

Location: Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

About the Role

The Clinical Coordinator is a 12-month faculty position within the select accredited health-related programs. In addition to performing the job duties associated with faculty positions, this role coordinates students’ clinical education, ensuring placements align with academic, professional, and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with clinical partners to build strong relationships, streamline the placement process, organize clinical schedules, monitor student progress, and address clinical-related concerns. This role supports students throughout their clinical education, helping them meet necessary guidelines and contributing to the program's success.

This position has an annual instructional load of 12 contact hours during the fall and spring terms and 3 contact hours during the summer term. Additional required contact hours each term are reassigned to fulfill the responsibilities outlined. The role is subject to annual renewal, with specific duties and time commitments varying based on discipline, program size, accreditation needs, and institutional resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates student clinical placements, ensuring alignment with academic, professional, and compliance requirements.
• Partners with clinical sites, specific to discipline, to match students with appropriate placements, cultivating strong professional relationships.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records for clinical sites, student placements, evaluations, and compliance documentation.
• Ensures students meet all clinical prerequisites (e.g., background checks, immunizations, badges) by coordinating with relevant departments and maintaining compliance records.
• Develops and adjusts clinical schedules to align with program requirements and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Monitors student performance and clinical competencies, providing feedback in collaboration with faculty and preceptors.
• Supports student progression through clinical rotations, addressing academic or personal challenges to ensure successful completion.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clinical issues, promptly resolving concerns with students and partners.
• Contributes to program development, assisting with clinical policies, procedures, and continuous professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must align with the specific health discipline of the clinical education program (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, etc.). The field of study should be recognized by relevant accreditation bodies for the respective program.
• Relevant clinical experience in the field, with a focus on hands-on practice in clinical settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for managing placements, schedules, and student support.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in clinical education.
• Must hold the appropriate license or certification for the field (e.g., RN, RRT, ARRT) and maintain current licensure as required by state or national regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree may be preferred, depending on the specific program.
• Experience in clinical education, particularly in coordinating clinical placements or working with clinical sites.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical education processes and familiarity with academic, institutional, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with students, clinical partners, faculty, and preceptors.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate placements, maintain compliance, and support student progress.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle schedule changes, resolve unexpected issues, and adjust placements as needed.
• Ability to assess student performance and clinical competencies and provide feedback in collaboration with faculty and preceptors.
• Effective problem-solving and student support skills to address academic or personal challenges and help ensure clinical success.
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to address clinical issues and work collaboratively with students and partners.
• Commitment to staying current with trends and best practices in clinical education.

Schedule

40-hour work week. Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed. Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as required.

Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and may also include classroom settings. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and audio/video recorders. The role involves frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, and occasionally lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. Cognitive abilities include using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, comprehension, problem-solving, and decision-making. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.