Clinical Educator Radiology Technician

Overview

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. Additionally, will perform routine audits to ensure education needs are being addressed for staff. 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. Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice and improve patient care while advancing professional development. 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.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Related Field

Or

Certificate of Completion

Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

And

Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor within 3 months - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Radiology

2+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

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.

Develops context-specific outcomes based on organizational stakeholders’ and learners’ values, goals, current evidence, and regulations. Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes. Incorporates theories pertaining to learning and behavioral change while designing educational materials and programs.

Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice, improves patient care and foster lifelong learning. Role models practices for creating and sustaining positive learning and practice environments.

Assesses learner characteristics, including learning styles and learning needs for program development. Creates an effective learning environment, demonstrates proficiency in use of technology. Evaluates the outcomes of staff education, functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator. Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learner’s characteristics, learning needs, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives. Plans programs that are culturally relevant and that incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.

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. Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Collaborate with supervisors and managers to address issues related to clinical practice and documentation trends. Facilitate practice and documentation changes when needed.

Develop, maintain, and monitor staff competency and keep records for ongoing review. Report any non-compliance of staff training, certification, and competency requirements to the manager.

Plan and coordinate educational presentations and activities as needed. Provide opportunities for less experienced staff to grow and develop their unit specific skills. Develop and coordinate educational opportunities.

Participate in unit and specialty specific meetings including but not limited to professional governance, quality, safety, and accreditation meetings.

Utilize information technology to obtain evidence to support best practices and communicate this with the care team.

Perform needs assessments for clinical roles and design educational opportunities to meet needs.

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.

Assists with accreditation efforts.

Department Specific Job Function

Provide a portion of time in direct patient care to maintain skill competency and clinical relevance. Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care.

Must be flexible to meet educational needs of night shift and weekend shift employees.

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. 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.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. 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.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $28.82per hour - $49.57per hour. 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. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.