Nuclear Medicine Clinical Coordinator

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Clinical Coordinator

Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Clinical Coordinator supports the externship administration, and continuous improvement of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. The Coordinator plays a key role in supporting day-to-day clinical externship operations as well as on campus lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Externship Administration & Coordination

• Coordinate on-campus lab schedules (Hot Lab), student’s externship rotations, and establish clinical sites visits for students and clinical sites evaluations.
• Monitor externship student attendance, their clinical documentation, and competency skills tracking
• Assist with supply inventory, and on-campus lab equipment maintenance

Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance

• Assist the Program director with externship compliance and applicable state and federal regulations
• Assist the Program Director with externship reports, site visits, and documentation preparation

Clinical Coordination

• Serve as liaison between the program and clinical affiliates
• Coordinate and supervise student clinical placements, rotations, schedules, and evaluations
• Ensure clinical sites meet program standards and maintain active affiliation agreements
• Monitor student clinical hours, competencies, and graduation requirements
• Ensure RT students meet all requirements for clinical rotations and provide remedial support when necessary.
• Coordinate distribution and tracking of dosimetry badges, ring badges, and quarterly radiation reports.
• Supervise students at clinical sites, ensuring compliance with ARRT competencies and state regulations.
• Collaborate with Career Services department to align clinical rotations with ARRT skill requirements.
• Identify and secure new clinical externship sites; maintain organized clinical sites databases.
• Conduct site visits and maintain strong relationships with clinical partners (local travel required; mileage/gas/parking reimbursed).
• Communicate regularly with clinical preceptors regarding student performance and concerns.
• Utilize clinical competency tracking systems to monitor student progress.
• Support public relations efforts to promote the college and expand clinical partnerships.

Student Support & Advising

• Provide guidance to students on program requirements, academic progress, and clinical expectations
• Track student attendance, performance, and progression
• Address externship students concerns and escalate issues as appropriate

Career Service Department Support

• Assist on the Career Services externship orientations for students starting their externship portion of the program.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Prior experience in education, program coordination, or clinical instruction preferred

Certifications

• Current certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Active state licensure if required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures, safety standards, and imaging technology
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and clinical education requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment
• Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office

Work Environment

• Combination of office, classroom, lab, and clinical sites settings
• This position requires travel to clinical sites
• Standard work hours with flexibility based on program needs

If you are passionate about your RT career and committed to shaping the next generation of radiologic technologists, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CA 90714