CLINICAL EDUCATOR RESPIRATORY

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to coordinate specialized respiratory care programs and participate in multidisciplinary clinical activities. The role includes educating staff and students and contributing to interdepartmental programs.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of respiratory care with critical care experience and 2 years in supervisory or assistant supervisory roles, with a Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or equivalent and NJ-RESP

Qualifications

• 5 years respiratory care with critical care experience required.
• 2 years supervisory or assistant supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in respiratory care or related field required.
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• Must have NJ-RESP license and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS optional.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the role for the coordination and participation in specialized respiratory care clinical programs.
• Educates the respiratory care staff, students and multidisciplinary staff.
• Participates in intra and interdisciplinary activities and programs.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, teaching ability and techniques required for effective job performance.
• Role may require exposure to hazardous materials.
• Physical tasks are listed in the respiratory therapist job analysis.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

Supervisory experience

Education coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Assumes the role for the coordination and participation in specialized respiratory care

clinical programs.

Educate the respiratory care staff, students and multidisciplinary staff.

Participate in intra and interdisciplinary activities and programs.

Demonstrates effective communication skills, teaching ability and techniques required for

effective job performance

Role may require the exposure to hazardous materials.

Physical tasks requirements are listed in the respiratory therapist job analysis.

Experience Required

5 years respiratory care w/critical care experience required.

2 years supervisory or assistant supervisory experience required.

Education Requirements

Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science Degree required.

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RESP License - NJ Respiratory Therapist License.

Maintains BLS & NALS certification, ACLS/PALS is optional.