What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator Radiologic Technology Program position at University of Charleston?
Posted July 24, 2026
Radiologic Technology Program
University of Charleston – Beckley
Position Summary:
The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating clinical education with didactic education responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director. Clinical education effectiveness will be ensured through a schedule of regular visits to all clinical education centers. The Clinical Coordinator will coordinate all clinical instructors at affiliated sites with the goal of maintaining a consistent and uniform clinical experience and will participate in didactic radiology classroom instruction. Additional responsibilities include student assessment in the clinical setting, faculty orientation, and mentoring. This position reports to the Program Director of the Radiologic Technology Program at the University of Charleston Beckley location.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Clinical coordination of all affiliates
- Develops, organizes, administers, and ensures the effectiveness of all clinical aspects of the program
- Coordinates clinical schedules for all students and affiliates
Provides didactic instruction and evaluation
- Keeps accurate records on all clinical students assigned to affiliates
- Conducts routine visits to all affiliates
- Coordinates specific clinical objectives for students requiring additional support
- Coordinate clinical education for all clinical centers
- Travel to and provide instruction at clinical sites
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical education component of the program
- Plan and conduct regularly scheduled visits to each affiliate
- Work in conjunction with clinical instructors to ensure standardization and consistency of rotation schedules, evaluations, policies, and other procedures pertaining to students’ clinical education
- Evaluate the competency-based clinical system and recommend revisions as necessary
- Quantitatively evaluate the student-to-instructor ratio and its effectiveness based on outcomes; recommend action to the Program Director in accordance with JRCERT Standards
- Provide didactic instruction as assigned by the Program Director
- Prepare lesson plans, course syllabi, and course outlines for didactic and clinical courses
- Review RT course syllabi, outlines, the Program Handbook, and Clinical Handbook annually and ensure compliance with JRCERT and University standards; recommend revisions, additions, or changes as necessary
- Ensure the accuracy of student clinical records, attendance records, evaluations, and related documentation
- Ensure the accuracy and determination of clinical grades
- Review the program curriculum regularly in relation to University and School criteria for degree requirements
- Provide advising for students based on their clinical and didactic performance and progress in the program
- Maintain records of student attendance and clinical rotation schedules
- Maintain and submit records required for clinical placement, including, but not limited to, immunization records, physical examinations, drug screens, and related requirements
- Maintain proficiency in curriculum development, program support, classroom and clinical instruction, program and individual evaluation, and student advising
- Attend faculty, School, University, and Joint Advisory Committee meetings
- Attend clinical educators’ workshops, seminars, and conferences to remain current in imaging techniques, educational methodology, and JRCERT Standards
- Provide pertinent information to the Program Director and clinical instructors regarding instructional methodologies and strategies to integrate didactic and clinical learning
- Meet regularly with the Program Director
- Schedule meetings with clinical instructors, both individually and jointly
- Assist the Program Director with overall program effectiveness
- Serve on appointed committees within the program, School, and University as specified by the Program Director or Dean
- Participate in continuing education and attend district, state, and/or national professional organization meetings
- Assist instructors with laboratory simulations and laboratory testing
- Exemplify high standards and support the goals of the sponsoring institution and the profession
- Consistently strive to set a positive example for the program, the sponsoring institution, the community, the students, and the graduates of the program
- Participate in recruitment activities for the program
- Participate in the JRCERT accreditation process
- Participate in program assessment and analysis to enhance program effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director or University Administration
Qualifications:
The sponsoring institution, The University of Charleston, employs the Clinical Coordinator as a full-time, on-site faculty member to coordinate clinical education for the program. The minimum qualifications for the Clinical Coordinator are as follows:
- Holds, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrates proficiency in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
- Documents a minimum of two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline.
- Documents a minimum of one year of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program.
- Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, or equivalent, in radiography.
- Documents evidence of continued professional education.
- Maintains West Virginia state licensure in Radiography.
- Possesses a valid West Virginia driver’s license.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; position requires walking, standing, and prolonged periods of sitting.
- Stooping and bending are required.
- Hearing is required.
- Vision is required.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, current resume, names of three professional references, and salary requirements to:
Michelle Jude, michellejude@ucwv.edu
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The University is unable to sponsor visas or green cards at this time.
The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer