Clinical Educator Radiology Technician

Carle Health

Urbana, IL

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SKILLS

Academic Intervention, Adult Learning, Alliance/Partner Management, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Support, Clinical Training, Cost Analysis, Data Collection, Emergency Management, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Materials Analysis, Materials Testing, Medicine, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Radiography, Radiology, Return on Investment (ROI), Safety/Work Safety, Social Security Administration, Staff Training, Standards Development, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Urbana, IL

POSTED

1 day ago

The Clinical Educator coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of education for the Unit, Department, or Site. Will provide bedside education to clinical staff, ensuring competency through both skill validation and frequent monitoring of all staff. Will serve as the education resource for all clinical practice issues and as the orientation resource for all new employees in their assigned areas. Will oversee policy, procedure and standard development and revision through evidence-based practice changes. The Radiology Tech is required to hold another part-time role in department they serve within the Carle Health system. The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, implementing and leading evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities which promote individual development and competency among clinical department personnel. Develops, coordinates and implements activities for orientation/onboarding, clinical application (practice, policy, products) and continuing education/professional development related to system, site and/or specialty. Provides clinical and educational expertise that directly or indirectly influences healthcare personnel, systems, and community. Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs that reflect organizational vision and values with awareness of current healthcare trends. Uses the roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for their specialty, and partner for practice transitions to impact patient safety and quality outcomes through professional development initiatives. The role may be based at the system, at the site reporting to the system or at the site reporting to the respective site and may teach, develop or support clinical programs at the site, region or system level. Field of Study Related Field Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Experience Radiology Must have basic knowledge of adult learning principles and demonstrated ability to facilitate learning in a work environment. Acting in the role of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for their specialty, and partner for practice transitions the team member applies advanced knowledge of clinical specialty in the delivery of evidenced-based practice and education interventions using the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through a needs assessment. Collects data and information to validate an identified gap in professional practice and to determine the specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficit or opportunity needed. Investigates issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities (prioritizing macrosystem needs). Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, and projects. Transforms processes at multiple levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption, and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes. Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs. Advises in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials, learning environments (i.e. virtual), and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner’s developmental level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn, and culture. Exhibits system thinking throughout the planning process. Develops partnerships to enhance health care through interprofessional initiatives (i.e. quality improvement, organizational excellence initiatives) and coordinates integrated educational services. Supports the transition of healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages. Must be flexible to meet educational needs of night shift and weekend shift employees. Report any non-compliance of staff training, certification, and competency requirements to the manager. Provide opportunities for less experienced staff to grow and develop their unit specific skills. Participate in unit and specialty specific meetings including but not limited to professional governance, quality, safety, and accreditation meetings. Develop and coordinate site, unit or department specific orientation for clinical team members and those who support patient care. Recruit, prepare, and coordinate unit staff for preceptor positions. Serve as a resource for professional growth for all clinical roles. Must be flexible to meet educational needs of night shift and weekend shift employees. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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