The TCC Clinical Instructor is responsible and accountable for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Radiology Department and throughout the organization. The TCC Clinical Coordinator supervises and evaluates the clinical education of students in clinical.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees students and ensures they produce a variety of high quality radiographs through proper positioning and techniqueProvide portable x-ray services to all areas of the hospitalReview images to ensure good quality and, if necessary, work with technologists to improve image qualityCoordinate student clinical instruction within the facilityOrient students to the hospital, radiology department, routine procedures, and the radiographic equipmentPerform competency based clinical evaluations of students to meet minimum objectives as established by the collegeRotate through the radiography rooms to individually assist and instruct students during radiographic proceduresConduct film critiques and radiographic evaluations with students to meet clinical objectives established by the collegeConduct mini-sessions with students to practice and refresh positioning skills during periods of decreased department activityPerform random simulations with students during periods of decreased department activityAct as a liaison between TCC and Radiology Department.Confer with the TCC program officials on a regular basis in regard to student progress.Attend radiology department staff meetings (whenever possible or permissible) and convey hospital policy and procedure changes to the students and program officialsConsistently enforce the established clinical policies among all students as outlined in the radiology student handbookMonitor student supervision by registered technologists in the department to assure that a 1:1 radio is maintained, as established by the JRCERTAssist program officials in developing student objectives and evaluation tools for clinical educationMaintain accurate and organized student clinical recordsCommunicate with didactic instructors to correlate didactic and clinical instructionAssist staff and supervisors in maintaining and improving skills related to student instruction and supervisionAttend regularly scheduled clinical instructor meetings to keep abreast of program changes and take part in decisions affecting the clinical aspect of the programEvaluate each student two times per semester (mid-term and final) on performance, patient care arid ethicsAssign a final grade to each student based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the course syllabusUtilize assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactionsPractice radiation safety according to department, NRC, and State policies to keep exposure “ALARA”Review patient’s chart for confirmation of physician's orders, and follows written and/or verbal protocols and instructionsDemonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient careCommunicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisorUtilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges or creditsEducate the patient, and family as necessary, regarding the exam, treatment, and outcomeQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology school
Preferred Education: N/A
Experience: Applicants must have 2+ years full-time experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist in a hospital setting
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Applicants must be ARRT registered and obtain a BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
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Source : Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
