This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves both administrative support responsibilities associated with the program, and instructional responsibilities as appropriate within the program. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other allied health programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, in order to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing selection and progression of students through the program.
• Assists with the drafting of promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
• Assists with developing the curriculum framework for integration of clinical skills throughout the curriculum.
• Assists in assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program.
• Assists in disseminating the above information to the appropriate recipients at the College (administrators, counselors, and program students) and outside the College (national accrediting body and each clinical affiliate).
• Assists with all aspects of the selection process for the limited access program.
• Assists with the evaluation of students' readiness for entry into the profession.
• Assists with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of students via student surveys and employer surveys to continuously improve the instructional framework.
• Assists in identifying the adjunct instructors to be utilized within the program.
• Assist in keeping records on the progression of students through the program.
• Coordinates contracts with the clinical agencies, student clinical assignments and rotation through the clinical sites.
• Assists with the development of the appropriate support laboratory on the campus, including the ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the acquisition of ancillary demonstration materials from appropriate vendors.
• Assists in monitoring continuity of courses so that all essentials have been covered within the curriculum and evaluated.
• Assists with maintaining currency of student clinical handbook for the program.
• Teaches courses within the first and/or second year of the curriculum as appropriate to assure program continuity (courses not to exceed half of the standard teaching contract on a term-by-term basis).
• Coordinates and assists students in completing the required documentation after student clinical-related injuries. Adheres to affiliate partner and college safety department policies and procedures concerning clinic/work related injuries while following program protocols.
• Travels to clinical sites and acts as liaison between affiliate partners and the college while overseeing student clinical assignments, verifying student attendance logs, and verifying required program clinical competency checks, while addressing any potential affiliate/student issues.
• Assists to make sure all materials are up to date and available for instructors for all courses within the program.
• Assists to make sure all classes are properly prepared including all materials and equipment needed for all courses within the program.
• Maintains schedule and assigns instructors for all clinical and non-credit courses within the program.
• Will teach all courses and clinical in the program unfilled by adjunct instructors.
• Assists to make sure all students obtain and maintain all required credentials, records, uniforms, and any other items required by the program during the term.
• Works independently on broad general assignments responsible for planning work. Makes major decisions within broad limitations of policies, referring to superiors when large investments or long-term programs are involved.
• Supervises students and clinical instructors/preceptors.

• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty, and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required--primarily day travel within Polk county, but may require overnight travel as well.

Salary and Benefits Information:

• This position is a level P15. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an associate degree required, bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Current licensure as a cardiovascular technologist from American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with (RT(R)(CV) or RT(R)(CI) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as RCIS is required.

OTHER: Within the first 45 days (about 1 and a half months) of employment, must obtain instructor status certification in the following areas:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a cardiovascular technologist in a cardiac catheterization lab is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Relevant educational and/or business industry experience is preferred.
• Teaching experience within the health science specialties is preferred.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.