Join Our Team as a Full-Time Respiratory Clinic Instructor!

The Respiratory Clinic Instructor coordinates Respiratory Care education/research/CQI activities and programs in the following areas: orientation, staff in-service education, new equipment and techniques, staff CPR certification/recertification, clinical training for student therapist, coordinate clinical shadowing for potential Respiratory Care students and staff.

Responsibilities:

Recommend to the school director, acceptance, retention or dismissal of students in the school. Provide and coordinate with Nursing Education and School of Nursing all in-service classes presented to nurses and nursing students pertaining to Respiratory Care. Maintain communication with schools and organizations on local, regional and national level. Observe and evaluate the students’ clinical performance. Solve any intra/interdepartmental problem, which may occur within the assigned area of responsibility. Develop and coordinate of staff training programs that include learning objectives, methods, teaching strategies and evaluation. Review current journals, evidence based practice and update departmental knowledge and techniques being used for respiratory care. Perform as a therapist III or II when clinical needs arise. Complete special projects and duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor other than those listed above to include but not limited to implementation of a CQI project, and/or implementation of clinical research. Maintain the lines of communication with ordering physicians to preserve a high level of patient care. Assume the responsibilities of a Therapist IV/Supervisor in special situations as approved by the Director. Assess patients for appropriateness of care secondary to a direct order or in conjunction with protocols and Continuous Quality Improvement. Assist with Respiratory Care educational records and activities. Follow and enforce all hospital and department policies. Maintain all student records including performance evaluations. Videotape in-service classes when applicable. Complete all records and reports as required. Coordinate and update a comprehensive orientation program for new personnel. Plan and coordinate the learning experiences in the clinical setting for student therapists. Promote a better understanding of the scope of practice and methods/techniques of respiratory care through educational programs presented to medical students, residents and physicians. Participate in the coordination of scheduling needs for the department whether for staffing or departmental resources. Communicate with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel regarding the care of the patients. Participate in the evaluation and purchase of new equipment.