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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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)

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling x

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Record patient medical histories

Evaluate student performance

Teaching

Clinical Instruction

Medical Imaging

Knowledge Sharing

Training

Analyze data or information

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]