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. 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.  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 w