Clinical Instructor

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the general supervision of the supervisory staff, the Clinical Instructor delivers care to patients of all ages while supporting the efficient and effective operation of the divisions. The role includes ensuring high-quality technical performance and applying professional expertise to provide educational leadership. In this position, you will demonstrate initiative and maintain flexibility within the clinical environment.

A caregiver in this position works days 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with on-call, weekend and holiday requirements.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Instruct and train students in various procedures and techniques. 

• Provide educational leadership, initiative, and flexibility in the clinical environment. 

• Orientate new students, develop student rotational schedules, maintain students' clinical records, counsel and advise students as needed. 

• Communicate to all radiological technologists the specific process for student evaluations. 

• Perform and/or review a minimum of two competency tests per student per clinical semester. 

• Plan and conduct clinical classes in film critique, registry review, clinical procedures and safety standards. 

• Conduct two (2) student conferences per semester, student evaluations, and professional ethical performance. 

• Attend and participate in clinical instructor monthly meetings at the college. 

• Active professional development demonstrated by pursuing courses pertinent to the profession. 

• Coordinate and conduct staff/student in-service programs 

• Demonstrate the ability to position patients to obtain the desired results as prescribed and specified for diagnosis as ordered by physician and radiological protocols. 

• Demonstrate the practices of sterile techniques and prevent cross contamination. 

• Maintain versatility in order to cover other imaging areas of Diagnostic Radiology. 

• Maintain and operate equipment according to equipment specifications. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area. 

• Rotate within the departmental sections and by shift as assigned. 

• Demonstrate and maintain ability to explain procedures to patients. 

• Relay and report information regarding equipment malfunctions to co-workers, supervisor and/or manager in a timely manner. 

• Demonstrate the ability to set up and perform general radiographic films in the department and with mobile units using minimal exposure and ensuring radiation safety practices.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology  

• Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T.(R) (ARRT), and in good standing  

• Current state licensure (RL) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross 

• Two years of experience in diagnostic radiological imaging 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $27.65

Maximum hourly: $42.17

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).