Education Coordinator, Medical Imaging Technology - HYBRID

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Organization:

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (NMT)

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical imaging education? Join us as the Education Coordinator for Medical Imaging Technology at VUMC, where you'll play an integral role in advancing CT and MR educational programs, supporting faculty, and empowering student success in a collaborative academic environment.

As the Education Coordinator, you will:
- Coordinate and support educational programs: Manage day-to-day operations for the CT and MR programs, including curriculum development, lecture creation, Canvas course management, and faculty instructional support.
- Monitor student progress: Track academic performance and engagement, while assisting with remediation, tutoring, and coaching efforts to ensure students thrive.
- Collaborate on program improvement: Work closely with program leadership, instructors, and clinical partners to maintain excellence, drive continuous improvement, and uphold the quality of curriculum and learning outcomes.

Why Join Us?
Here are three compelling reasons to consider this exciting opportunity:

- Shape the future of advanced imaging education: Be a key player in the ongoing development and enhancement of CT and MR programs, creating impactful educational resources and initiatives that support student success.
- Collaborative and supportive environment: Work alongside experienced faculty, program leaders, and clinical partners in a team-focused academic setting committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Be part of a nationally recognized institution: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leader in healthcare education, giving you the chance to contribute to the mission of a respected and forward-thinking academic medical center.

Qualifications

Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
- Certification in one of the following:
• Radiography (X-ray) Tech: R.T.(R)(ARRT)
• Radiation Therapy Tech: R.T.(T)(ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Tech: R.T.(N)(ARRT) or CNMT (NMTCB)
- 2 years of experience in medical imaging technology

Preferred:
Advanced certification in both CT and MR
Experience as a clinical preceptor or educator
Proficiency with online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas)
Experience in curriculum development
Background in student remediation, academic coaching, or learner assessment within a healthcare education environment
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping the next generation of medical imaging professionals. Apply now and join us in fostering excellence in healthcare education!

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Center for Programs in Allied Health (CPiAH), housed within the Office of Health Sciences Education (OHSE) at VUMC, is dedicated to allied health education and workforce development. The CT and MR programs operate within the organizational structure and leadership framework of the Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) program, with shared oversight by the NMT Program Director and Clinical Coordinator. Program leadership collaboratively oversees curriculum development, clinical education, student support, and continuous quality improvement across these advanced imaging programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with organization, coordination, and evaluation of the education experience including creation and modification of didactic content

• Communication with new and existing colleagues in either a didactic or clinical capacity to ensure high quality education experiences, and regularly seeks opportunities for growth and development in new clinical and didactic experiences

• Assists in the planning and implementation for in-person and/or online classroom instruction

• Assists in creating, proctoring, and grading student assessments

• Provides tutoring and study assistance to students, as needed

• Assist with monitoring student performance

• Assist with providing student advising and remediation, as needed

• Supports Program Director and Program Faculty towards achieving program goals

Technical Capabilities:

• Radiology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of radiology services in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.

• People Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback and communication. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and build effective relationships. Distributes work assignments fairly, clearly defining tasks, roles and responsibilities. Establishes a positive work environment. Keeps people focused on the "big picture" and motivates them to perform at a high level.

• Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Registered Technologist (Computed Tomography) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Registered Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.