"Faculty/Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology"

Faculty/Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology

Company: Joliet Junior College

Job Location: Joliet, 60431

Category: Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography

Type: Full-Time

Position Title:

Faculty/Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Health Services
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604
REPORTS TO: Department Chair, Health Services
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation for 2025/2026 Academic Year: $61,912-$110,322/annually (9 months). Compensation placement based on education and related teaching/work experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Coordinator coordinates clinical education with didactic education, instructs and evaluates students as assigned by the Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator. Serves as a liaison between JJC and the affiliated clinical agencies. Monitors, evaluates and ensures the effectiveness of clinical education in the Radiologic Technology program. Adapts to new and changing situations and demonstrates a positive attitude. Demonstrates respect for students including maintaining confidentiality; understanding learning styles and applying that understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrating integrity and promoting diversity and open communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Become fully familiar with regional, state and JRCERT accreditation standards, and work to ensure all student clinical experiences and outcomes comply with those requirements.
2. Based on the needs of the college as well as regional, state and Radiologic Technology accreditation agencies, keep accurate data and statistics regarding the effectiveness of clinical experiences for Radiologic Technology students. Track post-graduate outcomes for student employment and employee satisfaction via surveys and assist the Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator in compiling reports based on those findings.
3. Act as a liaison between clinical agencies and the college through regularly scheduled visits. Orient, mentor and serve as a resource to on-site clinical instructors. Assist in direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students in the clinical setting as needed.
4. Recruit new clinical sites including the implementation of clinical affiliation agreements.
   Meet regularly with the Radiologic Technology Program coordinator to discuss clinical activity and to facilitate the coordination of clinical education with didactic education.
5. Using established technology, develop clinical assignments and schedules for students, and maintain documentation of rotations, attendance, competencies met/remaining, and student evaluations as required by accreditation standards.
6. Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of clinical experiences for the concentration(s) students are enrolled in. Regularly assess each clinical education site's quality, quantity, equity and diversity of learning experiences to align with the educational needs of students.
7. Document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance and competencies, and ensure exams adequately assist students to meet these benchmarks for success.
8. Identify at-risk students and clinical issues promptly and develop a plan of action to address them in collaboration with the Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator and the appropriate clinical instructor(s).
9. Assist in planning and regularly attend meetings and events related to the program, such as recruitment events, new student orientation and Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee meetings.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology; or Bachelor's degree in any field with previous Associate's in Radiologic Technology.
2. At least three years clinical experience as registered radiologic technician in professional radiologic technology field.
3. Current American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or equivalent, radiography.
4. Documented one year's experience in the professional discipline.
5. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
6. Valid driver's license with reliable transportation (position requires travel to clinical sites).
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
8. Demonstrated commitment to JJC's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in Radiologic Technology, healthcare or education.
2. Experience in activities that focus on assessment and student learning outcomes.
3. Experience working with students in both classroom and clinical settings.
4. Teaching experience at the community college level.
5. Experience with classroom technology, teaching online and learning management programs.
6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Standard office equipment and software.
2. Standard hospital equipment and software.
3. Regular driving to and from clinical sites as necessary.
4. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
5. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
6. Possess adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, with or without reasonable accommodations.
7. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must distinguish audible sounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching environment.
2. Clinical/hospital units

BENEFITS

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Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:
40