Clinical Educator Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Education of Department Staff: Coordinates orientation of new employees. Assesses specific education needs for general and specialized areas of respiratory care. Determines objectives and sets priorities for educational activities. Implements training and education programs. Intervenes and provides feedback on clinical concerns as they arise. Maintains appropriate documentation for associate files and all regulatory audits. Provides reminders to staff as needed; informs manager /supervisors of any delinquencies. Assists in developing protocols and monitors adherence to protocols. Employs various teaching methodologies when appropriate.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy duties as outlined in Job Code 4000: Maintains proficiency in critical care, neonatal, and general floor care. Devotes designated time in patient care based on specific care site staffing plan. Maintains knowledge of respiratory care equipment. Stays knowledgeable of national trends and best practices.
• Department Quality Assurance, Process Improvement Program, and Research: Assesses clinical processes and gathers data. Implements improvements and assesses impact. Monitors processes for quality, service, and cost effectiveness. Communicates program and outcomes to department staff and administration. Participate in related hospital teams. Coordinates quality assurance with laboratory to assure CAP certification for blood analyzation. Coordinates clinical affiliations with area respiratory care programs. Assist in monitoring compliance with state licensing. Serves on hospital committees as assigned. Identifies aspects of care with potential for quality assurance indicators and assists in development for use. Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation in coordination with department leadership. Participates in clinical research activities as they arise and act as clinical resource to associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• NRP1 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care