Clinical Coordinator: Associate of Science Radiologic Technology Program

Lasell University – Newton, Massachusetts

Position Summary

Lasell University seeks a qualified and experienced Clinical Coordinator for its accredited Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all clinical education components in compliance with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Standards. This is a 12-month academic administer position that reports to Radiologic Technology Program Director.

The Clinical Coordinator works collaboratively with the Program Director, faculty, and clinical affiliates to ensure students receive high-quality, competency-based clinical education that prepares them for ARRT certification and entry-level professional practice.

JRCERT-Required Qualifications

The Clinical Coordinator must:

• Hold, at minimum, an associate degree in radiography or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Certified and registered in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Hold a current state radiography license
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in diagnostic radiography
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical instruction or teaching experience as a
  • Clinical preceptor
  • Student supervisor and/or
  • Lab or didactic instructor
• Knowledge of JRCERT Standards such as:
  • Clinical education requirements
  • Student supervision policies
  • Competency-based evaluation
  • Clinical site evaluation
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating all program clinical education components
• Ensuring clinical education meets JRCERT Standards for student supervision and competency development
• Developing and maintaining a structured clinical education plan that supports progressive skill acquisition
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts in collaboration with the program director

Clinical Site Development & Oversight

• Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements
• Ensure all clinical sites provide:
  • Adequate variety and volume of radiographic procedures
  • Exposure to required competencies
• Conduct regular clinical site visits and evaluations
• Ensure clinical environments are:
  • Safe
  • Educationally appropriate
  • Compliant with radiation safety standards

Clinical Instructor & Preceptor Management

• Identify, orient, and evaluate clinical instructors and preceptors
• Ensure clinical instructors:
  • Hold appropriate ARRT credentials
  • Are qualified to supervise and evaluate students
• Provide ongoing support and training for clinical staff
• Maintain documentation of:
  • Instructor qualifications
  • Orientation and evaluations

Student Clinical Placement & Supervision

• Coordinate and assign student clinical rotations and schedules
• Ensure students are:
  • Appropriately supervised (direct/indirect supervision per JRCERT Standards)
  • Progressing through increasing clinical responsibility
• Monitor student:
  • Attendance
  • Professional behavior
  • Clinical progression

Clinical Competency & Evaluation

• Develop and maintain valid and consistent clinical evaluation tools
• Ensure students complete required clinical competencies per JRCERT standards
• Track student competency achievement and progression

Student Support & Advising

• Advise students regarding:
  • Academic progress
  • Clinical performance
  • Expectations for professional conduct
  • Certification and career readiness
• Identify and support students experiencing difficulty in clinical settings

Assessment & Outcomes

• Track and analyze clinical education data contributing to program outcomes, including:
  • Completion rates
  • ARRT credentialing exam success rates
  • Job placement rates
• Participate in the program’s systematic assessment plan and continuous quality improvement process
• Support Program Director with JRCERT reporting and accreditation documentation

Collaboration with Program Leadership

• Work closely with the Program Director to:
  • Ensure alignment of didactic, lab, and clinical components
  • Maintain accreditation compliance
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and program evaluation activities

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and organized records, including:
  • Clinical schedules
  • Student evaluations
  • Clinical competencies
  • Affiliation agreements
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready for JRCERT accreditation review and site visits

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses as assigned (minimum of 1 course per semester: Fall, Spring, and Summer).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences, Health Sciences, or related field
• Experience as a Clinical Coordinator or Clinical Instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program
• Familiarity with clinical tracking systems and simulation technologies
• Strong relationships with regional healthcare providers

Work Environment

• Regular travel to clinical affiliates
• Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities
• Active engagement in healthcare clinical environments

WHY LASELL?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Tuition benefits
• Generous time off
• Hybrid/remote work options

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

Salary : $78,000 - $80,000