Adjunct Radiography

Job Description

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for instructions in classroom or skills laboratory or supervision of students in hospital clinical rotations for the Radiologic Technology courses. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct courses including lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical rotations to meet the overall course objectives and program goals.
• Oversee the preparation, assignment, and supervision of students while on clinical rotations.
• Evaluate student progress using multiple teaching methodologies, and maintaining accurate student records.
• Support student success through counseling, advising, and assisting individual students.
• Maintain positive communication with affiliating health care agencies.
• Participate in department, division and college adjunct faculty meetings.
• Maintain equipment and supplies on assigned campus(es).
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance professional knowledge and skill.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Radiologic technology Science program; and registration through the approved by the American Medical Association
• Holds academic and/or professional credentials appropriate to the subject content area taught.
• Knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART)
• Instructional experience in field.  (Aligns with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT)) as a radiographer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in following safety and other regulations concerning the use of radiation in radiographic technology.
• Demonstration of safe patient management, professional behavior and sound judgment.
• Demonstration of current knowledge and technical expertise in field of radiologic technology.
• Skill in lifting, moving, and positioning patients.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications is helpful.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop.  This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with students and other health care providers; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to the patient’s needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient, and ensure overall patient safety.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRCC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class must maintain valid registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Employees in this job class will be exposed to radiation not to exceed the legal limits of occupational exposure. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Classification

Adjunct

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $23.95/hour| Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled