Adjunct - Respiratory Care

Indian River State College; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks an Adjunct Respiratory Care Instructor to teach in classroom and clinical settings, supervising student rotations and ensuring clinical competencies are met. The role emphasizes safe patient management, professional conduct, and current clinical knowledge.

The position requires an Associate in Science, RRT credential, Florida licensure, and at least two years of respiratory care experience, with SACS credentialing for instructors.

Qualifications

• Minimum AS degree and NBRC RRT credential.
• Licensed as RRT by Florida DBPR.
• Minimum two years of current clinical respiratory care experience.
• SACS credentialing requirements for instructors.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses including lectures, labs, and clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate safe patient management, professional behavior and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate current knowledge and technical expertise in respiratory care.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Oversee preparation and supervision of students during clinical rotations.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Counsel and advise students; communicate with affiliating health care agencies.
• Participate in faculty meetings and maintain department equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical respiratory care

Professional judgment

Education

Associate in Science degree

RRT credential NBRC

Florida RRT license

SACS credentialing

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of an Associate in Science degree from an accredited institution
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
• A minimum of two (2) years of current technical expertise, knowledge, and experience as well as clinical skills in the field of respiratory care
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruction in classroom or skills laboratory or supervision of students in hospital clinical rotations for the Respiratory Care courses
• Demonstration of safe patient management, professional behavior and sound judgment
• Demonstration of current knowledge and technical expertise in field of respiratory care
• Demonstration of verbal and written communication skills and team work

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructing courses including lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical rotations to meet the overall course objectives and program goals
• Overseeing the preparation, assignment, and supervision of students while on clinical rotations
• Evaluating student progress using multiple teaching methodologies, and maintaining accurate student records
• Supporting student success through counseling, advising, and assisting individual students
• Maintaining positive communication with affiliating health care agencies
• Participating in department, division, and college adjunct faculty meetings
• Maintaining equipment and supplies on assigned campus(es)
• Participating in professional development activities to enhance professional knowledge and skill
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop. This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with students and other health care providers; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to the patient’s needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient, and ensure overall patient safety. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification Adjunct Supervisory No FLSA Exempt Yes

Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at: $23.95/hour | Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled

Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed.

We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.

IRSC EEO/Equal Access Policy Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.