Clinical Educator Radiology Technician

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

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.

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.