Resident, Digital Imaging Share this JobLife Chiropractic College WestPostedAugust 06, 2019Employment TypeFull-timeCompensationDepends upon Skills and ExperienceCompanyLife Chiropractic College West
Location25001 Industrial Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
US
DESCRIPTORS

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Life Chiropractic College West, a non-profit graduate school offering the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, is internationally recognized for leadership and innovation in chiropractic education. The curriculum at Life West features an integrated emphasis on chiropractic philosophy and technique that attracts students from all over the world. Life West is well known for its diversity, integrity, and cooperative spirit.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR RESIDENT

DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Imaging

REPORTS TO: Director of MSDI

SCHEDULE: TBD

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Radiology residents are both an employee and a student of the institution. This is a unique position that provides an opportunity for learning and the educational development of the resident. Residents participate in their own learning, teaching in the institution’s chiropractic program in the classroom and clinical environment, clinical rotations outside of the campus imaging centers, scholarship and service. Residents will be known as first, second or third year residents and will have increasing responsibilities in teaching and learning. Deficient performance may delay progress through the program, but it is expected that qualified residents who actively engage in their own learning will progress from year to year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educational Program

• Participates in classes, educational rounds, sessions, self-directed learning and completes other educational duties related to mastering content as described in the Residency syllabus at a satisfactory or better level.

• Successfully passes all courses and assessments of the program at a satisfactory level, as determined by the director of MSDI.

• Demonstrates competency with respect to imaging and imaging-related patient management issues.

• Commits sufficient time to studies and other pursuits as required to be able to demonstrate competencies required in the program.

• Composes, distributes and maintains accurate and understandable communication with colleagues, students, superiors and others as required.

• Completes capstone Thesis project

• Engages in DACBR Board certification examinations

  Teaching Duties

• Demonstrates ability to teach DC program students/interns in a lab environment including positioning and initial (wet) reads of images in the clinical environment.

• Demonstrates ability to create and/or operationalize educational lectures and laboratory experiences as well as to satisfactorily create courses, lesson plans and psychometrically sound evaluations of students in the DC program radiology courses.

• Demonstrates ability to successfully lead clinical teaching opportunities with other residents and DC program students in the area of diagnostic imaging.

  Clinical Service

• Perform at a satisfactory level in clinical consultative environments at a level consistent with expectations and experience levels.

• Produce top quality imaging studies as needed and appropriate.

• Support the radiology educational and clinical staff in their areas, as needed.

  Scholarship

• Create and participate in the creation of scholarly products commensurate with the expectations of the program

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively locate, retrieve, read, interpret and integrate scientific literature germane to radiology as necessary in all aspects of the residency

• Completes the capstone Thesis project

  Service

• Represent the institution at outside venues as appropriate, including other imaging facilities, conferences and symposia, meetings within and outside the institution as required

• Demonstrate participation in institutional gatherings as appropriate

• Support the institution in all activities

  General Expectations

• Adhere to the expectations for conduct, professionalism, interactions and communication at LCCW

• Adhere to the policies, regulations, procedures and other employment expectations applicable to all employees of LCCW

• Demonstrate communication that is professional, appropriate and consistent with the institutional mission, goals and cultural norms.

• Demonstrate appearance, hygiene and behavior that is befitting a professional representing the institution

• Implement and complete specific projects as requested by the Director of MSDI and/or administrative officials of the institution.

• Coordinate/prepare for special events and meetings as directed.

• Able to function independently with minimal oversight or supervision; resolving concerns when possible and effectively communicating needs and concerns to the Director of MSDI or others in the administrative chain of command as necessary.

• Processes confidential documents and records, and ensures confidentiality of these records and related conversations.

• Works effectively as part of a team as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job)

• Ability to work effectively with College employees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others.

• Computer skills: Windows, MS Office applications, e-mail applications, Internet applications. Able to input, organize and evaluate basic data and information in

  electronic format

• Demonstrate a friendly, professional demeanor with all.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality with all work and work products.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.

• Work as a team member.

• Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrate ability to think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.

• Willing to learn and take on tasks of increasing responsibility.

• Highly effective oral communication skills.

  REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Training & Experience)

  First Year

  • DC degree in good standing with regulatory agencies, free from sanction or other adverse practice ruling.

  • Successful completion of the application process, including interviews, evaluations and other employment requirements of LCCW.

  • Obtain California DC License and X-ray Supervisor Permit (Allows DC to take Radiographic Images)

    Second Year

  • Successful completion of first year requirements

  • Compliance with institutional policies, regulations and expectations for

    performance and conduct

    Third Year

  • Successful completion of second of year requirements

  • Achieve eligibility for ACBR board certification process

  • Compliance with institutional policies, regulations and expectations for

    performance and conduct

    Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Teach Radiology courses offered in the DC program in accordance with guidelines and requirements established in the Residency Syllabus. Teaching assignments will consist of no more than 10 contact hours per week. Guest lectures and fill in lectures do not count towards the total contact hours. Schedules will be created by the Director of MSDI in conjunction with the Academic Planning Group (APG) each quarter, and shall be approved by the VPAA.

2. Teach in the LCCW clinical environment including: production of radiographic images and consult with chiropractic interns preparing to provide care as it relates to images produced as part of the evaluation of patients.

3. Radiology consultation, including acquisition, interpretation and quality evaluation of imaging studies as assigned.

4. Create, administer and evaluate examinations consistent with programmatic expectations

5. Serve as a teaching assistant during lab times as scheduled.

6. Serve in the clinic system as required.

7. Image reading (proofreading and/or supervised interpretation) as assigned.

8. Film and Didactic sessions with DACBR members of the Radiology Department 8 to 10 hours per week on an individual or group basis as assigned.

9. Satisfactory or better progress through the Residency Program, passing written practical, oral or other examinations as set forth in the residency syllabus

10. Demonstrate effective, professional relationships with other members of the Radiology department.

11. Participate in hospital/diagnostic imaging center visitations as assigned

12. Be able to reliably and consistently travel to and from imaging centers.

13. Demonstrate attire, hygiene, appearance and conduct befitting a professional and employee of LCCW.

14. Attend required meetings, symposia and other college or college sanctioned events as assigned.

15. Attend and participate in the American College of Chiropractic Radiology workshop and symposium at the discretion of the Director of MSDI.

16. Follow established chain of command and protocol with regard to student complaints/grievances, faculty complaints/grievances, requests and recommendations for courses.

17. Adhere to institutional policies, regulations and expectations at all times.

18. Exhibit loyalty to and respect for the institution and its Mission and Values as well as colleagues, staff personnel, curriculum, etc.; if a problem arises; it is not to be aired in a public forum, but rather resolved in the proper office, through accepted channels and procedures.

19. Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and patients contained in university records and information of a confidential nature.

20. Maintain office hours.

21. It is the financial responsibility of the resident to purchase materials needed to study radiology and to take the ACBR examinations.

    NOTE: In addition to those duties, the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (ACBR) may also require that the resident perform other duties, to be eligible to sit for certification examinations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully passes all courses and assessments of the program at a stisfactory level, as determined by the director of MSDI.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively with College employees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others
• SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
• Please answer the following questions:
• 1. What do you see as the most beneficial aspect of diversity and inclusion to the College and to your work?
• 2. Describe what kinds of experiences you have had interacting with others who have different backgrounds than your own.
• 3. How have your experiences prepared you to advance our institution’s commitment to diversity and inclusion?
• 4. Explain your understanding of excellence in diversity and inclusion in a higher education institution.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Chiropractic Care for employees and immediate family members
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)