Instructor, CT​/MRI

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical oversight to students and assist in program development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications of the radiography instructor are consistent with the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in the Radiologic Sciences. The full-time didactic faculty shall:

• Holds, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree.
• Is qualified to teach the subject.
• Is proficient in course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Document two years’ clinical experience as in CT/MRI
• Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography.
• Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in computed tomography
• Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in magnetic resonance imaging

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Radiography Program Director.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.
• Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical applications.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic and clinical performance; grade and record individual scores
• Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director
• Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in systematic program evaluation.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields and clinical setting; participate in professional development programs, observation at clinical sites, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs
• Serve as liaison for the Radiography Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners.

Other Important Functions:

• Ensure adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
• Assist other program instructors in teaching and lab experiences
• Travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Professional skills, knowledge, and attributes within the Radiography profession
• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, radiography best practice, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability to:

• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain professional, cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing or…