Travel Radiology Technologist
San Francisco, CA
Prime Staffing
5x5 hrs, Days

Radiography Orientation Instructor

Position Details

• Working Title: Radiography Orientation Instructor
• Schedule: 20–25 hours per week
• Work Location: Onsite – Mission Center Building

Position Summary

The Radiography Orientation Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering the program's orientation curriculum to prepare newly admitted radiography students for success throughout the 18-month program.

Working under the direction of the Program Director and in coordination with the Clinical Coordinator, the Orientation Instructor introduces students to program policies, professional expectations, patient safety, radiation safety fundamentals, and the tools and habits necessary to transition successfully into a healthcare learning environment.

This role establishes expectations for student professionalism, engagement, and readiness while ensuring that each incoming cohort receives a consistent, equitable, and well-documented orientation experience.

Department Overview

The UCSF Radiologic Technologist Training & Leadership Academy is an 18-month, full-time, entry-level radiography program developed in partnership with City College of San Francisco (CCSF).

The program consists of six consecutive 11-week terms, with approximately 25–28 contact hours per week. The curriculum combines:

• Asynchronous online coursework
• Weekly online meetings with instructors
• Face-to-face laboratory sessions
• Supervised clinical rotations at five UCSF-affiliated imaging sites:
  • UCSF Parnassus
  • Mission Bay
  • Mt. Zion
  • Health Hyde Medical Center
  • Health Stanyan Medical Center

The program is designed to develop clinical competence, critical thinking, effective communication, and professionalism.

The program is pursuing accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and approval from the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (RHB).

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in Radiography [R.T.(R)].

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured orientation curriculum for newly admitted radiography students.
• Introduce students to program structure, policies, procedures, and professional expectations.
• Provide introductory instruction on patient safety and radiation safety fundamentals.
• Prepare students for the online, laboratory, and clinical components of the program.
• Explain applicable JRCERT supervision policies and program compliance requirements.
• Support students in developing appropriate professional behaviors and learning habits.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to ensure a consistent orientation experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation and completion records for orientation activities.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and professional learning environment.
• Advise and support students during their transition into the healthcare learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of radiography program structure, professional expectations, and the transition needs of newly admitted allied-health students.
• Working knowledge of radiation safety and patient safety fundamentals sufficient to orient students at an introductory level.
• Familiarity with JRCERT supervision policies and program compliance requirements applicable to new students.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate a new student cohort.
• Ability to organize and deliver structured orientation content.
• Ability to maintain accurate student completion and orientation records.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active listening and student advising/support skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and professional learning environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and learning-management/student-information platforms.

Education

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field, or equivalent education, experience, or training.