Adjunct Respiratory Care Instructor

Florence-Darlington Technical College; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Florence-Darlington Technical College seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy Educator to supervise, instruct, and evaluate students in clinical settings, ensuring competency and professional standards. The role emphasizes real-time feedback, documentation, and role modeling for student growth.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree, is an RRT with a current SC license, and maintains BLS/ACLS; with 3+ years in critical care/ER, and a collaborative approach with faculty and staff to

Qualifications

• An associate degree in respiratory therapy and demonstrated competencies in the respiratory therapy field.
• Must be a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) with a current license; SC license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; minimum three years of critical care and ER experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate respiratory care students in clinical settings.
• Provide real-time feedback on patient care and assess critical thinking.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and HIPAA standards.
• Document student progress and serve as a professional role model.
• Collaborate with program faculty and clinical staff; promote interdisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Patient care instruction

Clinical supervision

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Description

General Responsibilities: Supervises, instructs, and evaluates respiratory care students in diverse clinical settings, ensuring their attainment of required competencies. Key duties include providing real-time feedback on patient care, assessing critical thinking skills, and ensuring adherence to professional standards such as infection control and HIPAA. Foster a safe, supportive learning environment, reinforce theoretical concepts, document student progress, and serve as a professional role model. Additionally, communicate with program faculty, collaborate with clinical staff, and promote interdisciplinary teamwork, all while upholding program policies and contributing to student professional development.

Examples of Duties

Job Functions: The same as listed under General Responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: An associate degree in respiratory therapy and demonstrated competencies in the respiratory therapy field. Must be a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) with a current license. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina; current BLS and ACLS certifications; a minimum of three years' of critical care and ER experience.

Preferred Requirements

The minimum as listed, plus a bachelor's degree. Prefer BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Supplemental Information

Anticipated Work Hours: Dependent on course schedule.

Classification

UZ01 Part time Unclassified