Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology - Springfield Technical Community College

The Clinical Instructor for the radiologic technology program must have active credentials through the (ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and hold state licensure for radiography in Massachusetts. The clinical instructor is supervised by the Clinical Coordinator and Program Director of the Radiologic Technology Program. He/she has an overall responsibility for supervising Radiologic Technology students in the clinical setting. Anticipated Start date: March 1, 2025.

Specific job responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to radiologic technology students and instructs students in principals of radiography.
• Maintains and enforces knowledge of program mission, policies and goals.
• Understands clinical objectives and clinical evaluation system.
• Evaluates student progress and clinical competence weekly through verbal and written feedback.
• Participates in the assessment process, as appropriate.
• Provides students with clinical instruction and supervision.
• Demonstrates and teaches principles of radiography, radiation safety and patient care.
• Directs and assists students to any specialized units/rotations within the hospital.
• Supervises students while performing patient care and performing competencies.
• Exhibits a positive professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
• Utilizes positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Provides a positive role model for students.
• Conducts weekly film critique and anatomy review for students.
• Assigns specific radiology examinations for student completion.
• Maintains all records of students' clinical experiences, evaluations and competencies.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with program policy.
• Cooperates and coordinates with all medical personnel in evaluating and improving teaching and radiologic technology practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the college and the clinical site.
• Maintains open communication and reports any and all concerns related to student activity and progress to the Clinical Coordinator, as soon as possible.
• The instructor must demonstrate the ability to respond to and work with diverse and varied student populations and support the mission of the College.

• Minimum Associates degree in Radiologic Technology from an ARRT accredited institution.
• Must have current experience, 3 years minimum.
• Must be a current member of ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• Must be current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist (RT) license.
• All candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, including ability to work evenings and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties normally performed in a classroom/lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, sit, climb, walk and reach overhead as needed.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $50.00 per hour. Work Schedule: Days and Evenings clinical rotations. Primary scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 7 am - 3 pm.
Benefits: No
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.