Clinical Coordinator - Imaging Sciences
1 day ago
Seneca Falls
Job Description TITLE: Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography DEPARTMENT: Imaging Sciences DIVISION: Academic Affairs STATUS: Exempt Note: As a member of our exempt work force there could be occasions when a commitment beyond the normal workweek may be required. Salary: $73,000 to $75,000 annually BENEFITS: • Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account, • College Paid Life, AD&D, LTD insurance Generous PTO 12 Paid Holidays, • TIAA Retirement with 8% college contribution after one year of employment, • Free EAP Counseling Services Free Chiropractic Care Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with our college campus community. In support of our institutional values, we acknowledge each person’s unique experience, perspective, and ability as contributions that both enrich our community and enhance the professions and people we serve. As such, the College is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities to all future and current employees, including those belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. General Description The Clinical Coordinator for Radiologic Technology is primarily responsible for correlating and coordinating clinical education with didactic education and evaluating its effectiveness within the Radiologic Technology program. This role serves as the primary relationship manager for the program’s clinical education partnership sites, building and sustaining a robust network of high-quality placements aligned with program capacity and learning outcomes. The Coordinator represents the program as a thought leader in radiologic technology education and uses an outgoing, consultative approach to secure commitments, strengthen engagement, and continually expand clinical placement opportunities. The position is a full-time administrative appointment requiring a minimum of 35 hours per week. Organizational Relationships Reports to the Director of Imaging Sciences. • Collaborates with the Program Director, faculty, staff, and students within the Imaging Sciences programs., • Serves as the College’s primary liaison to clinical education partners, including imaging leaders, clinical preceptors, clinical staff, and site administrators, supporting affiliation requirements, onboarding, compliance, and ongoing partner engagement. Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Clinical partnership development and relationship management, • Serve as the program’s primary relationship manager for clinical education partnership sites, building, sustaining, and expanding a robust network of placements aligned with program capacity and learning outcomes., • Develop and maintain a pipeline of clinical partners by identifying prospective sites, initiating and sustaining engagement with site leaders, and communicating the program’s value proposition to support mutual benefit., • Collaborate with the Academic Affairs staff to create affiliation agreements, secure approvals and track renewals., • Use an outgoing, consultative approach to address site needs and concerns and secure placement commitments and preceptor support., • Coordinate with the Program Director and College partners to support affiliation agreements, required documentation, onboarding, and ongoing compliance for new and existing sites., • Maintain routine communication with clinical site leadership and preceptors to support retention, resolve barriers, and increase placement capacity over time., • Plan and conduct site visits and partner meetings, including an annual partner meeting, to strengthen relationships, reinforce expectations, and support a positive partner experience., • Monitor site performance and student experience indicators, identify risks to placement continuity, and implement timely corrective actions with the Program Director and site leadership., • Clinical education coordination and course leadership, • Serve as course lead for all clinical education courses within Radiologic Technology Program, including scheduling rotations, credentialing and health clearance processes, student assessment, remediation planning, advising, course evaluation, and submission of course grades., • Manage program courses in the Trajecsys platform., • Participate in didactic and or clinical instruction as assigned., • Responsible for securing and organizing radiation badges for all students., • Preceptor and clinical staff development, • Ensure clinical preceptors and clinical staff understand the program mission and goals, clinical objectives, the clinical competency and evaluation systems, and their roles in student supervision and assessment., • Provide training, resources, and ongoing guidance for clinical preceptors and staff who supervise students, including expectations for evaluation, documentation, and adherence to program clinical policies and procedures., • Program operations and quality, • Support the Program Director to assure effective program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of the program., • Participate in accreditation and assessment processes., • Maintain current knowledge of professional disciplines and educational methodologies through continuing professional development., • Participate in department, division, college, and professional meetings and committees., • Provides support as needed to other programs within Imaging Sciences., • Other duties as assigned. Methods of Accountability • Clinical partnership outcomes, including clinical placement capacity, consistency of site participation, and successful onboarding of new sites., • Demonstrated site satisfaction and responsiveness, evidenced by timely issue resolution, ongoing communication, and continued partner engagement., • Compliance and documentation outcomes for clinical education partners, including required training, orientation, and adherence to program and site policies., • Maintain active involvement with professional, national, and state organizations important to clinical and educational responsibilities., • Annual performance evaluations by the Program Director. Mental and Physical Requirements • Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly and work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including site leaders, preceptors, faculty, students, and administrators., • Strong persuasion, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the confidence and professionalism to secure commitments and maintain long term partnerships., • Professional demeanor., • Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills., • Basic proficiency in PC use and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and willingness to learn and use additional software platforms used for student education., • Proficient in imaging sciences equipment used in program., • Manage stressful situations in a fast paced, multitask work environment., • Perform all services expected of a licensed Radiologic Technologist and exhibit responsible clinical judgement., • Occasional travel required. Education, Training and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required., • Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising., • At least two years of clinical experience in imaging sciences., • At least one year experience teaching in a JRCERT accredited discipline., • Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or its equivalent (an unrestricted license for the state in which the program is located) in radiography., • Appropriate professional licensure to practice in New York State., • Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining clinical education partnerships, including the ability to cultivate external relationships and secure commitments that support student learning and program operations., • Current CPR/FA. NOTE: Due to the driving/ travel requirements, this position is subject to the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy and the employee will be required to sign a release for a Motor Vehicle Report upon hire. This release will remain in effect through the duration of employment unless revoked in writing. Motor Vehicle Report checks are conducted annually by the College. If you are interested in applying for this position; please submit a cover letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to: the Office of Human Resources, 2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, or e-mail your response to: • Employment is subject to the favorable result of a background investigation and where applicable, confirmation of appropriate degrees and credentialing. Northeast College of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against students or employees on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or handicapping conditions (or any other protected status) in its educational programs, financial aid, activities, admissions and employment practices.