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Preceptor II, Radiography Department: Health Professions Location: Western Campus Reports To: Program Director, Radiography and Mammograpy Recruitment Type: External/Internal Requisition ID: req6714 Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff Union Position: Non-Union Work Schedule: Primarily M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with evening hours required on a biweekly basis to visit evening clinical students. Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: SUMMARY Supports the organization, administration, planning, development, assessment and general effectiveness of the clinical components of the radiography and mammography programs to ensure compliance with accreditation and professional standards. Serves in the role of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-mandated position of Clinical Coordinator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Functions as the primary clinical preceptor in the clinical visitation team, organizing and directing the activities of others preceptors * Responsible for the coordination of the clinical components of the radiography and mammography programs * Holds primary responsibility for ensuring student and clinical affiliate compliance with program, professional and accreditation policies and standards * Creates, maintains and serves as liaison for the program's online clinical tracking platform * Oversees the maintenance of required Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check and current immunization data for all students * Creates, reviews and maintains student clinical rotation schedules * Verifies compliance of clinical schedules with JRCERT requirement for equity of clinical experiences * Conducts regular clinical affiliate visits including evening visits to students in the evening/weekend program track * Investigates and resolves conflicts with students and/or clinical affiliates * Performs didactic instruction (which may include web-based instruction) for components of clinically-related program courses * Supports the Program Director to ensure effective program operation * Participates in admission, curriculum and assessment processes * Assists with advising and providing guidance to students * Maintains effective communication with applicants, students, graduates, faculty, instructors and outside stakeholders * Serves as liaison between College and community healthcare agencies, professional organizations and other entities vital to the radiography and mammography programs * Maintains office hours * Performs other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to: admission, orientation, recruitment and radiography lab supervising activities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING * Bachelor's degree in radiologic science or a related field * Current radiography certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) * Current Ohio radiologic license * Minimum of one year of demonstrated experience as an instructor (e.g. adjunct instructor, full-time faculty, clinical instructor, staff technologist training students in a clinical setting) with a JRCERT-accredited program * Minimum four years of demonstrated clinical experience in the professional discipline * Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check to include fingerprinting, social security number trace, county record search, state search and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records * Must provide proof of required titers and immunizations as specified at: Tri-C Health Career Immunization Information: Cleveland, Oh * Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team * Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES * Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation and academic advising * Possess strong organizational and time management skills * Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to use appropriate language, judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive matters * Ability to investigate and resolve conflicts * Ability to travel to all clinical affiliates * Ability to organize and coordinate large amounts of data * Ability to promote student success * Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently * Demonstrated intermediate project management skills * Demonstrated flexibility and prioritizing ability * Possess working knowledge of clinical and/or didactic education concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations * Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Demonstrated intermediate proficiency or the ability to become proficient with college administrative and learning management systems * Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity * Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects * Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality * Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions * Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail * Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community COMPETENCIES CRITICAL COMPETENCIES * Service Focus * Communication * Adaptability VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES * Time Utilization * Quality of Work IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES * Collaboration * Continuous Improvement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING * Master's degree, earned or in process, in radiologic science, education, health science or related field * Post-primary ARRT certification in one or more additional imaging modalities (e.g. mammography, CT, MR, etc.) * Experience as a clinical instructor or preceptor in a JRCERT-accredited program * Experience with programmatic accreditation * Demonstrated leadership ability * Experience with various learning management systems and online instructional or clinical tracking tools (e.g. Trajecsys, Brightspace, Banner, curriculum planning programs, etc.) * Experience with recruiting clinical affiliates and/or students PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS (The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) * The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; * The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated; * Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.; * Work will also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to clinical affiliates and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite Target Starting Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000 The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen. Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.