Director of Clinical Education - Respiratory Therapy

Under the supervision of the Program Director (PD), the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for assuring effective clinical instruction for students and Clinical Instructors. The DCE enforces campus policies as related to the student clinical skills manual and other institutional policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop program policy and the clinical manual during program review
• Work with college DCE’s to standardize the clinical skills manual during the program review
• Supervise Clinical Instructors to assure compliance with campus policies related to Carrington standards
• Assume the role of acting PD for administrative meetings, Advisory Committee meetings in the absence of PD
• Assist the PD as needed with Advisory Committee Meetings, Program Reviews, entering attendance, completing grade sheets for Clinical Instructors, students, and facilities
• Collaborate with public and community agencies
• Provide a written report of student comments obtained from rotation evaluation, and personal comments for program requirements
• Schedule clinical rotation including posted student shifts, times, and rotation dates
• Schedule Clinical Instructors assuring support for students while assigned to facilities
• Secure new clinical sites
• Visit clinical locations to observe students; ensure that students are not exceeding their scope of services, related to the students’ level of training
• Assure Clinical Instructors are maintaining accurate records of time, destination and progress; provide documentation when requested
• Monitor mileage records
• Coordinate clinical practice to didactic and curricular standards and theory
• Work with Director to schedule lectures and case study presentations and provide support to classroom instructor as needed
• Observe and evaluate Clinical Instructors according to Carrington College policies
• May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program
• Assist with Carrington campus retention and attendance policies

Academic Duties

• Prepare lesson plans relative to course of study; develop or assist with development of curriculum
• Assess and analyze student mastery of course and program learning outcomes
• Review assessment data and adjust curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning
• Contribute to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels
• Fulfill all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities
• Maintain student academic and performance records in the system provided
• Assure students conform to campus expectations
• Attend required faculty, staff or operational meetings as determined by need or directive; communicate student difficulties to supervisors and/or educational administration
• Promote a positive role model to students; promote a positive image to the public relative to campus programs and pursuits
• Assess student progress, make suggestions for improvement; assure accessibility and availability for students while in designated clinical sites
• Communicate progress and/or student difficulties to program faculty in a timely manner
• Maintain awareness for student safety, building and resource security, and hazards prevention; report unsafe or suspicious activities to supervisors in a timely manner
• Maintain equipment and consumable supplies; communicate equipment and supply needs to the Program Director
• Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics - Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Organization Support – Supports organization's goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.
• Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
• Project Management – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Student Success Focus – Personally, demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps student informed about progress.
• Technical Job Skills – Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner; is able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching either as an appointed Instructor member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and policy and procedure handbooks; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or students of the campus
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to use common sense in all situations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and experience with Student Information Systems and LMS

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $85,000 - $98,000 annually.