Clinical Coordinator, School of Health Sciences - Radiologic Technology

Reports to the Academic Dean. Primarily responsible for managing the assigned Health Sciences program’s clinical experiences and teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Site Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
  • Identify, develop, obtain affiliation agreements, and maintain clinical sites.
  • Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical practicum component of the curriculum.
  • Coordinate assignment of students to clinical sites and facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education.
  • Evaluate students’ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.
  • Educate students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education.
  • Select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with program.
  • Provide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes but not limited to clinical education sites, clinical educators, placements, evaluations, monitoring student progress, etc.).
  • Actively engage core faculty in clinical practicum education planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Programmatic & Academic Support
  • Assist Academic Deans, Programmatic Leadership, and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curricula.
  • Actively represent Rasmussen University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.
  • Participate in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; review and support academic policies.
  • Attend Teaching Development and Development in Discipline programs in addition to maintaining required professional credentials.
  • Participate in community and professional events as designated by the Academic Dean.
  • Establish regular communication with Career Services, Admissions, and Student Advisors to answer programmatic questions, discuss retention and placement outcomes, and discuss potential, current, graduate students; maintain documentation of these meetings.
  • Maintain all student programmatic practicum files and ensure proper documentation is collected.
  • Review, maintain, and enforce the immunization programmatic policy requirements.
  • Participate in the program evaluation process.
  • Support attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goals.
  • Participate in programmatic licensing and accreditation process.
  • Develop networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance Rasmussen’s influence within the academic community and support programmatic outcomes.
  • Provide a safe learning environment by maintaining the requirements of the Rasmussen Safety Manual and maintaining lab equipment, if applicable.
• Programmatic & Academic Student Success
  • Provide academic advising and counseling to students.
  • Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidance.
  • Support University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomes.
  • Collaborate with faculty and student support personnel (i.e., Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student service.
  • Support student success through timely and consistent feedback, promotion of academic resources, and the availability of tutoring/open lab sessions as needed.
• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
  • Dynamic, Active Classroom
    • Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
    • Create high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered approaches.
    • Ensure clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance.
    • Maintain an organized classroom and efficient use of class time.
  • Subject Matter Expertise
    • Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate subject matter.
  • Professionalism
    • Exhibit appropriate behavior, language, demeanor, and dress at all times.
    • Adhere to faculty teaching expectations throughout the quarter and post-term (see Instructor job description for full details).
• Student Outreach and Support
  • Create a physical and/or virtual presence in support of campus and online students in collaboration with their Dean.
  • Support student success through availability in all courses via synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve learning objectives.
  • Respond to student phone calls and emails within 48 hours.
  • Provide additional student outreach as needed and as designated by the Dean.
• Service to University & Community: Campus Presence, Meetings and Community Events
  • Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum for their area of expertise.
  • Submit a quarterly schedule to their Dean listing all contact information, days/hours on campus for classroom teaching, and days/hours slated for remote work.
  • Attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Dean, including Graduation, community events, programmatic meetings, and committee work.
• Professional Development and In-Service
  • Complete a minimum of 20 Rasmussen Education Units (REUs) annually, combining Teaching Development and Development in Discipline (1 REU = 1 hour of focused development).
  • All Clinical Coordinators must have at least 1 REU in Teaching Development AND Development in Discipline.
  • Clinical Coordinators teaching online must have at least 1 REU from Teaching Development pertaining to online or distance education.
  • Complete all programmatic required or mandatory training and development regardless of REUs already completed.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Radiography or Radiologic Technology; no specialization required for Bachelor's Degree.
• Active and unrestricted ARRT certification.
• 2 years clinical experience in the professional discipline and 1 year experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program.
• Adhere to Rasmussen University’s policy on faculty immunizations and provide proper documentation.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
  • Windows XP or greater
  • Microsoft Office
  • Internet connection

Workload

Consists of 5 work units:

• 1 to 2 clinical coordination work units.
• 3 to 4 teaching work units.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D.
  • Numerous voluntary plan options.
• Continuing education benefit for full-time employees: 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within the Rasmussen family of brands.
• Robust learning management system and individual development planning.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $68,000.00 to $90,000.00. Individual starting pay is determined by factors including job level, location, skill set, experience, training, and other business and organizational needs.