Clinical Adjunct - Respiratory Care

Sullivan County Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Sullivan invites applications for a part-time Respiratory Care Clinical Adjunct in the Respiratory Care Program. Instructors will supervise and guide students in real-time clinical settings, teaching medications, procedures, and problem-solving in patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, assigning patient procedures, observing student performance, and reporting outcomes using SBAR format; your role models professionalism and supports student success.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's preferred.
• Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Maintain an unencumbered NY license and current BLS certification; AARC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Clinical Education.
• Instruct students on policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Respiratory Staff or RT Supervisor to assign patient care units for students.
• Assign procedures and therapies and observe proper application by students.
• Guide daily student evaluations and SBAR-based reporting to site staff.
• Discuss instructional issues and student progress with program leadership.
• Serve as a professional role model and representative of the Respiratory Care Program.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SUNY Sullivan

Respiratory Care Clinical Adjunct

Position Description

About Us:

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.

Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

Job Summary:

Part-time faculty in the Respiratory Care Program will serve as Clinical Instructors. Instructors must thoroughly know patient medications, treatments, and diagnoses and relate these aspects of patient care to the students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and skill development. A Clinical Instructor supervises, instructs, and guides students in applying and administering Respiratory procedures provided to patients in a real-time medical environment.

The clinical assignments are scheduled at various days and times during the Fall and Spring Semesters.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Maintain an unencumbered Respiratory Therapy license in the State of N.Y.
• Evidence of current BLS certification, independent malpractice insurance, and membership to the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) are preferred.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching.
• Possess the ability to interact with a diverse student and staff population effectively.
• Possess a strong commitment to student success.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Director of Clinical Education.
• Be familiar and comply with clinical affiliate policies and procedures.
• Instruct students of these policies and procedures and ensure that they comply.
• Prior to clinical shift, coordinate with Respiratory Staff and/or RT Supervisor the patient care unit that the students will cover and develop student assignments.
• Assign students to specific patient procedures and therapies. Instruct and observe that students follow proper application of patient care.
• At the end of each shift, assist the students in giving a verbal and/or written report to the clinical site staff member for each patient. The report should follow the SBAR format.
• Document and submit daily performance of each student by completing the daily evaluation form.
• Discuss instructional issues, individual student learning needs and student progress
• During the confidential clinical instructor meetings with the Director of Clinical Education.
• Serve as a professional role model and representative of the Respiratory Care Program.

Salary:

The full salary range is $50.00 per hour. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.