Imaging School Prgm Coordinator - Radiography

Summary Under the supervision of the Programs Administrator for the School of Medical Imaging in collaboration with the Director, Brown University Health Medical Imaging and Rehabilitative Services and according to established standards, organizes, administers, reviews, develops and assures program effectiveness of accredited allied health program. Writes agreements for faculty commitments to programs. Delegates appropriate responsibilities to faculty. Reviews and revises affiliation agreements. Assumes the leadership role in the continued development of the program. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate. Responsibilities Evaluates and assures clinical and didactic education effectiveness through periodic reviews and revisions. Sets admission standards for candidates to the program. Determines those who qualify and makes final decision for admission of specific candidates. Develops and oversees the student orientation plan for specific educational programs. Designs, evaluates curriculum compliance to meet recommendations and mandates from approving agencies, and implements changes to meet evolving regulatory requirements for that specific specialty, e.g., Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine. Provides both didactic and laboratory (clinical hands on) instruction as needed. Is responsible for all teaching activities in that specialty. May delegate specific teaching assignments to others as appropriate. Is responsible for validating all clinical competencies, and counsels students based on classroom and clinical scores and documented competencies. Maintains current knowledge of student's progress. Develops and enforces overall school policies as well as those which apply specifically to a modality's particular program. Negotiates and develops agreements with non RIH and non Brown University Health facilities to establish new clinical sites for students. Once established, oversees program related operations with respect to student and program satisfaction and compliance with approving agencies. Ensures completion of accreditation documents and self-studies for said program. Ensures completion of Allied Health Programs Educational reports. Interprets federal and state laws applicable to same. Evaluates, selects, and requests purchase of educational material and equipment. Recommends and implements changes relating to educational operations, such as expansion of program. Evaluates professional and support faculty for program. Develops and maintains all professional/supportive personnel records for students and faculty. Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline, regulatory standards and educational methodologies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities. Represents program and department at hospital meetings and activities and to external agencies and organizations as requested. As required, meets with administrators, physicians and clinical affiliates (if applicable) on related issues. Minimum Qualifications Basic Knowledge Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) : The program coordinator must: Hold a master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution. Hold certification and registration in nuclear medicine technology from a national certification board. Have a minimum of four years post-certification nuclear medicine technology experience. Have at least one year experience teaching in the didactic and/or clinical setting for a nuclear medicine technology program. Ultrasound (Sonographer) : The program coordinator must: Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered. Possess a minimum of two years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field. Radiologic Technology – Radiographer : The program coordinator must: Hold at a minimum, a master's degree. Document three years clinical experience in the professional discipline. Document two years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program. Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in radiography (unrestricted state license for state in which program is located). Magnetic Resonance Technology – MRI technologist : The program coordinator must: Hold at a minimum, a bachelor's degree if Education Coordinator (JRCERT title) or master's degree if Program Director (JRCERT title). Document three years clinical experience in the professional discipline. Document two years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program. Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists current registration in magnetic resonance technology. Computed Tomography (CT Technologist) : The program coordinator must be registered through the American Registry of Radiology Technology for computed tomography. Baccalaureate Degree is minimum academic requirement. Documentation of two years full-time experience in the discipline. Mammography (Mammography Technologist) : The program coordinator must be registered through the American Registry of Radiology Technology for Mammography. Baccalaureate Degree is minimum academic requirement. Documentation of two years fulltime experience in the discipline. For All Modalities Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction and counseling. Current knowledge of federal, state and regulatory agencies. Ability to write and communicate effectively with all levels of hospital staff, faculty. Analytical ability to assess federal and state laws and their impact on educational program, and to collect statistics for accreditation process and for other users of this information. Possesses mature and even-handed approach and associated abilities to communicate and function as primary source of arbitration to resolve or make recommendation for conflict resolution. Must be able to effectively use computer-based programs to prepare classes and to present educational material to the students, i.e., PowerPoint, Word, etc. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Experience (Please refer to relative years of experience noted for each modality above) Working Conditions Normal office conditions, with occasional exposure to patient treatment areas as required by in-service education. Supervisory Responsibility None. Pay Range $39.56-$65.28 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type

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