Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator

Essential Functions: 

Coordinates and facilitates clinical education between clinical sites, program faculty, and radiologic technology students. Ensures student readiness for clinical rotations by observing and maintaining records of simulation lab competencies in coordination with radiographic procedures course instructor. Ensures equitable placement of students at clinical sites. Creates high quality clinical experiences for radiologic technology students by serving as a liaison between faculty, clinical preceptors, staff technologists, the program director, and students. Instructs clinical courses. 
Duties and Responsibilities:

Regularly, at least weekly, visits clinical sites to observe student and staff interaction 
Maintains clinical affiliation agreements 
Creates clinical schedules, and opportunities 
Builds and provides training for radiologic technology clinical preceptors and staff technologists 
Gathers and submits documentation required by clinical sites for student attendance 
Determines clinical placement for radiologic technology students each semester considering their place of residence and transportation required 
Ensures student have equal opportunity to acquire competencies for licensing examination 
Facilitates student orientation to new facilities 
Responsible for rescheduling students when clinical sites change and/or warrant reorganization 
Responsible for ensuring all students are current, including, but not limited to, the following: immunizations, CPR certification, agency orientations, and on-line orientations 
Responsible for ensuring all clinical preceptor licenses provided by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and TMB (Texas Medical Board) are current 
Seeks new clinical sites and opportunities for students 
Works with program faculty and program director to resolve student or clinical site concerns/issues 
Ensures regular student performance evaluations by clinical preceptors are conducted 
Designated instructor for all five clinical courses 
Maintains Black Board course shells 
Ensures grading system is an accurate reflection of student clinical performance 
Ensures grades are entered appropriately 
Continually assesses clinical processes and procedures for opportunities for improvement 
Distributes clinical site evaluations and makes recommendations based on data 
Coordinates Radiography Simulation Lab with radiographic procedures course instructor to ensure each student is provided equitable opportunities for lab/simulation usage 

Mastery of Subject Matter:  

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the teaching field or discipline 
Possess educational and professional credentials in the teaching field or discipline 
Connect subject matter with related fields and/or disciplines for student engagement and retention 
Stay current in subject matter through professional development, conference attendance, and presentations both at conferences and to the college community 
Participate in the development and/or review of division-standardized curricula and syllabi  
Establish and adhere to student learning outcomes as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) through its Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) or Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM).  

Teaching Performance: 

Plan and organize instruction, instructional delivery, and tutoring opportunities in innovative ways that maximize student learning and academic excellence 
Effectively employ teaching and learning strategies that challenge students’ abilities, interests and intellectual curiosity 
Modify instructional methods and strategies to teach students with diverse needs 
Follow division-approved standardized curricula and syllabi  
Effectively employ available instructional learning strategies and pedagogy for diverse learning styles 
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher critical thinking skills through appropriate writing assignments, classroom presentations, and experiential learning 
Effectively communicate subject matter content through several modes of delivery  
Contribute to the selection, development, and implementation of instructional materials for classroom, labs, and library resources 
A full-time faculty member's workweek shall normally be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday  
Respond in an effective and timely manner to information requests from students 
Provide tutoring to students as needed. 

 Evaluation of Student Learning: 

Develop and use evaluation methods which measure student progress toward outcomes fairly and consistently, and in accordance with the assessment requirements of the division 
Evaluate and expeditiously return student work to promote maximum student learning and engagement 
Maintain accurate, complete, and comprehensive records of student progress      
Participate and contribute to Institutional Effectiveness by assessing course outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and reporting results with plans for re-design if necessary for improvement of student learning 
Post periodic grades and final grade rosters in the College’s Student Information or Planning Systems with supporting documents according to established deadlines 
Inform students on how to access and complete End-of-Course Evaluation forms including open/close dates, as well as the website and login information  
Visit all four College sites if teaching via Distance Learning Video Conferencing (VC) during semester to meet students face-to-face. 

College Policies and Procedures: 

Maintain familiarity with and commitment to the Mission, Policies, and Procedures of the College and Program 
Post and maintain regular office hours for a minimum of 10 office hours per week to ensure access to students and colleagues (DJ Local) 
Provide support to part-time (adjunct and dual-enrollment) faculty 
Serve as an assigned faculty mentor to part-time (adjunct and dual-enrollment) faculty and provide them with support and a point of contact via email, phone or in person 
Prepare a course syllabus, work schedule, and curriculum vitae for posting the first week of classes 
Ensure confidentiality in dealing with students, colleagues, and personnel matters, and refer when appropriate. 

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities: 

In addition to teaching, advising, and other educational responsibilities, faculty must attend faculty meetings called by administrators or the College President.  
Serve on College, divisional, and program committees, teams, and task forces 
Assist Program Director with course scheduling 
Participates in programmatic accreditation practices and assists in the remediation of deficiencies 
Attend meetings, professional development days, convocation days, graduations, community and recruiting events as required by the College administration 
Participate in professional activities such as Advisory Committees, meetings with external partners which contribute to the educational goals and mission of the College and its constituents 
Participate in community outreach events and promote the program 
Respond in an effective and timely manner to information requests from the College and Program Director 
Foster and maintain effective collegial and working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors 
Assist the Program Director in developing, reviewing, revising and/or implementing curriculum and/or new programs, and program reviews. 
Attend technology and distance learning training and demonstrate ability to use technology as required. 

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs: 

Maintain familiarity and commitment to the College goals, mission, and strategic plans 
Display professional responsibility in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College, division, and program 
Be of service to students, the College, and the community. 

Other Duties:

Participate in accreditation processes as necessary. 

Travel Requirements:

Travel will be required to maintain presence and frequent communication with clinical sites, acquire new clinical sites, and monitor student performance. Faculty will be required to travel to CBC campus/sites based upon college need.  

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands are commensurate with those required of faculty in the classroom, in labs and other settings: Light lifting, sitting for long periods and/or standing as required to effectively teach students in a classroom or lab setting. Reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a faculty member for the related discipline may be requested through the Office of Human Resources. 

Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions and changes in the workflow/volume.  The faculty environment extends beyond the classroom to learning labs, skills labs, computer labs, library, and any learning environment at the campus or site conducive to learning. 
This position may require performing exams at the clinical sites with students for demonstrations and some outdoor work for CBC events.