Preceptor/Instructor - Radiology School

The Preceptor/Instructor will provide curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluations and counseling to student radiographers as well as in the clinical setting when assigned.Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); knowledge of JRCERT and educational policies, procedures, and practices; ability to plan, organize and implement multiple tasks effectively.Is competent in the implementation and use of the clinical competency tracking system and clinical compliance tracking system. Maintains current knowledge of the JRCERT Standards and upholds the Standards for the Program.Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.Prepares and maintains course outlines, objectives and instructional materials as is mandated when ASRT, ARRT, ALDE and resource material (i.e. textbooks) changes or are revised. Deliver curriculum as intended by the Program catalog and approved syllabi on schedule, meeting all stated objectives and timelines.Develops curriculum based upon the JRCERT and ARRT requirements for the Program. Maintains program effectiveness and monitors outcomes. Annually evaluates ARRT directed competency requirements and updates the master education plan for the radiography program.Prepares and maintains course outlines and objectives, instructs and evaluates students and reports progress.Cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of course materials. Provides instruction, evaluates the performance and provides counseling of student radiographers.Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a timely manner. Completes and turns in all end-of-quarter grades and paperwork at the completion of the course.Supports the Program Director and Program to assure effective program outcomes.Participates and contributes to the accreditation/assessment process quarterly.Supervises student radiographers in clinical setting.Has knowledge of PACS system.Correlates education with didactic education.Coordinates education and evaluates its effectiveness.Understands and practices all AIDET principles.Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.While in the clinical setting, provides care and safety to patients undergoing exams.Interviews, selects, hires, and retains studentsPerforms compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions, recruitment/educational activities.DCH Standards:Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned.Current registration by the ARRT in radiography or other comparable registry.Bachelors’ degree is preferred with two years’ full-time radiology experience and a minimum of one-year experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program.Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.WORKING CONDITIONSWORK CONTEXTInterpersonal RelationshipsContact with othersCoordinate or Lead othersElectronic mailFrequency of Conflict SituationsFace-to-Face DiscussionsResponsibility for Outcomes and ResultsTelephoneWork with Work Group or TeamPhysical Work ConditionsAwkward PositionsExposed to Disease or InfectionsExposed to RadiationIndoors, Environmentally ControlledPhysical ProximitySpend Time Bending or Twisting the BodyWear Radiation ProtectionStructural Job CharacteristicsConsequence of ErrorFreedom to Make DecisionsFrequency of Decision MakingImpact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company ResultsImportance of Being Exact or AccuratePHYSICAL FACTORSPhysical AbilitiesDynamic FlexibilityExtent FlexibilityGross Body CoordinationGross Body EquilibriumStaminaStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthMust be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. OTHER JOB FACTORSWork StylesAdaptability/FlexibilityAnalytical Thinking Attention to DetailConcern for OthersCooperationDependabilityIndependenceInitiativeIntegritySelf-ControlSocial OrientationStress ToleranceWork ValuesAchievementIndependenceRelationships

Created: 2025-10-01