Assessment Development Coordinator- R.T. (ARRT)

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has a great opportunity for a Registered Technologist to bring their expertise beyond the care setting and help shape the future of credentialing in medical imaging and radiation therapy as an Assessment Development Coordinator!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Exam Content and Eligibility Materials

· Participate in and oversee periodic (~5 years) practice analysis projects for assigned disciplines, including committee selection, meeting facilitation, survey development, data analysis, and report writing

· Review and update task inventory, content specifications, and clinical requirements with committees of subject matter experts

· Ensure the accuracy of published task inventory, content specifications, and clinical requirements

· Review and approve sections of certification handbooks and other written materials pertaining to assigned disciplines

Examination and Exam Item Security

· Shred documents containing items and confidential information according to retention policy

· Ensure all item writers and committee members have signed contracts while working with ARRT

· Work with the Assessment Security Team (AST) to document and research possible exam security cases

· Compare potential security risks to ARRT examinations or exam items

· Communicate if items have been exposed to Executive Leadership to determine if they should be removed from the item bank

· Take appropriate action if the AST identifies potential copyright infringement or exam subversion

· Use secure and tracked delivery methods when sending items outside the ARRT

· Remain vigilant when processes are changed and consider potential security concerns associated with new initiatives

Examination Committees

· Collaborate with department staff to identify and recruit potential consultants for committee appointments

· Monitor committee rotation schedule and identify possible replacement appointments prior to Board of Trustee meetings

· Assemble draft examination forms

· Review exams and comment on items prior to meeting in accordance with psychometric and editorial guidelines

· Plan activities and organize materials for committee meetings

· Facilitate committee meeting activities and hospitality (evening and/or weekend hours, as needed)

· Monitor exam development and item banking activities following meetings

Examination Scoring and Reporting

· Review item statistics and examinee comments for assigned disciplines to ensure item keys and exam

Item Development

· Monitor item bank and item banking activities (item codes, illustrations, item comments)

· Determine item and image needs; prepare reports outlining the number of items and images, and resource requirements

· Collaborate with department staff to recruit item writers

· Conduct or assist with item writer training

· Work with department staff to ensure that item writers have received their scheduled compensation

· Facilitate individual and group item review by subject matter experts

· Proofread and edit all approved items before use on an exam

Production of Examination Materials

· Oversee preparation of exam forms

· Proofread drafts of exam forms for grammar, syntax, and image rendering

· Review forms for item overlap and cluing

· Proofread and review forms for non-assigned disciplines

· Review final draft of forms in vendor software

· Review forms at the testing center prior to examinees seeing the form

Continuous Quality Improvement

· Watch for opportunities to improve processes

· Communicate potential opportunities for improvement to team members

· Collaborate with team members to determine what changes are appropriate

· Participate in the execution and/or evaluation of the improved process

Miscellaneous

· Write, review, or edit other ARRT documents as requested, including website material

· Assist with or prepare memos and reports for the Board of Trustees

· Assist with standard setting meetings, including committee selection

· Support organizational priorities through active participation in ARRT Projects as assigned.

· Proactively manage and deliver assigned ARRT project work.

· Other duties as assigned and modified as business needs dictate.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· 5+ years of experience in a relevant field

· Current ARRT certification and registration

Preferred Qualifications:

· Multiple ARRT credentials

· Radiologic technology educator, education program director, or related experience

Skills and Abilities:

· Proven record of sound judgment, analytical thinking, and task/goal completion

· Ability to build and maintain relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to guide, facilitate, and direct the work of committees

· Strong technical capabilities including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams) and item banking software tools; includes Intermediate level Excel skills along with the ability to learn and apply new programs

· Ability to follow, create, and improve processes and procedures

· Professional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

· Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills including project management

· Strong application of ethics and confidentiality

· Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

· Adaptable and detail oriented with strong organizational understanding

· Flexibility to work beyond areas of expertise or credential

· Ability to easily adapt to change based on the needs of the position, department, or organization

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking

· Keen eye for detail in written work including knowledge of appropriate grammar usage