Radiography Clinical Coordinator

JOB TITLE: RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: HEALTH SCIENCES

SALARY RANGE: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FLSA: EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Radiography Program Director

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/11 month position/PSRS

Position Summary

This Coordinator is responsible for the instruction and management of clinical experiences and assigned classes. This position will also maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. Other major responsibilities include participating on department and college-wide committees and assignments. This position is responsible for 9 credit hours per normal semester as calculated by Health Sciences. The coordinator is allowed to teach two classes (6 credit hours) for overload per semester. Over two classes (6 credit hours) for overload is rare and requires approval of Dean and Provost.

Essential Job Duties

• Schedule students for clinical/practicum rotations that will meet the specific course and program objectives.
• Assess, evaluate, and ensure documentation of student performance and progress in clinical/practicum settings.
• Provide orientation, evaluation and guidance of the course/program objectives for clinical/practicum instructors.
• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college -approved curriculum and resources.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught, using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Accompany students to the clinical setting and directly supervise students while they provide patients care. Serve as a role model for students in the clinical setting by demonstrating professional behavior and excellence in patient care.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding a minimum of five office hours per week in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
• Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year, 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• Mentor adjunct instructors in their academic department or program area, as needed.
• Assist in textbook and course material selection.
• Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees, as needed.
• Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
  
  

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Participate in professional organizations.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or equivalent, in Radiography.
• Two years of clinical experience as an RT-R.
• One year of experience teaching in an accredited JRCERT program as a faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
  
  

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience in a leadership role in a professional organization.
• Valid additional imagining credential in MRI, CT, ECHO, or Nuc Med
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.
  
  

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

• OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.