Medical Imaging Clinical Preceptor

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide clinical instruction to students enrolled in the Medical Imaging program.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the purpose, philosophy, objectives, and organizational framework of the educational program(s).

• Plans and provides clinical instruction that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the educational program(s).

• Provides academic advising, guidance, and support of students.

• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies and information technologies to facilitate student learning.

• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.

• Maintains clinical competency in practice area.

• Teaches, conducts learning assessments, and evaluation strategies in educational and curricular theory. Teaches up to 45 workload credits per academic year.

• Supervises all students and ensure School policies are adhered to; notify Dean when appropriate. Evaluate performance of Medical Imaging student in clinical setting.

• Runs appropriate reports to ensure medical imaging students are progressing with the clinical educational requirements of the program. Effectively communicates with students when clinical educational requirements are not met. Run appropriate reports in relation to program effectiveness plan. Provides support to clinical affiliates as needed.

• Ensures appropriate collection and accurate calculations of program effectiveness plan to include assessment/outcome data in accordance with accreditation standards.

• Functions as a Radiologic Technologist when working with students in the clinical environment: a) Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism. b) Controls a variety of complex equipment to apply ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations. c) Provides protection in accordance with prescribes safety standards; sets up and adjusts radiation protective shielding and special screening for maximum protection in accordance with appropriate report of National Council on Radiation Protection, relating to medical uses of ionizing radiation and appropriate state laws. d) Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors, which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment. e) Follows established image processing procedures and techniques. f) Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease. g) Safeguards private medical information in the record; does not discuss medical information contained in the record with unauthorized personnel.

• Demonstrates ability to operate multiple computing systems to include, but not limited to, Microsoft office, Online Learning Management System, Nexus, ConnectCare, PACS, and Smart Board technology.

• Communicates and interacts well within a team environment with peers and Healthcare professional colleagues.

• Serves as a Radiation Safety Officer for the School.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (required)

Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in an advanced modality (CT, MRI, Mammography) (preferred)

Education

Associates degree in Radiation Sciences or Radiography (required)

Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Sciences, Radiography, or related field (preferred)

Work Experience

3 years of full-time professional experience in diagnostic radiography (required)

Documentation of completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Teaching experience (preferred)

Training

Picture Achieving and Communication System (PACS) (required)

ConnectCare (preferred)

Blackboard (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com