Clinical Coordinator - Radiography

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The newly developed Associate Degree program in Radiography is seeking a Clinical Coordinator responsible for coordinating and overseeing the clinical education component for the five clinical semesters of the program, ensuring high educational standards and enhancing clinical training opportunities. Collaborating closely with the Radiography Program Director, this role is responsible for recruiting new clinical sites, fostering relationships with existing clinical partners, and ensuring compliance with state, college, and accreditation standards. The clinical coordinator will monitor the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved clinical education facilities and their radiology staff to provide appropriate supervision of the Goodwin University radiography program students. Additionally, this staff position includes exceptional customer service, support for data management and documentation, and may include teaching one clinical and/or didactic course per semester.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Oversee the initial and on-going affiliation of clinical facilities to provide radiography rotations for all students accepted into the program
• Oversee the process for accepted students to provide the required medical documentation to participate in clinical internships for the program.
• Directs and coordinates all activities relative to clinical practice including coordinating the use of clinical facilities; planning schedules for clinical rotations; conducting clinical orientation sessions; providing support to clinical instructors; directing and overseeing the efficient completion of all clinical forms; and developing and upgrading clinical objectives.
• Assist the Radiography Program Director in the assessment of clinical education and the program.
• Assist the Radiography Program Director with the JRCERT Self-Study for initial accreditation of the program.
• Oversee the scheduling and use of the energized radiography lab on campus for lab sessions.
• Maintain current knowledge of the JRCERT Standards and incorporate the standards into the clinical curriculum.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical education activities, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with clinical sites, ensuring compliance with accreditation and program standards.
• Develop and implement clinical evaluation tools to assess student performance and competencies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the University.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices in radiography education and clinical training.