Clinical/Field Experience Staff, Respiratory Care

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 86,926,560 - 204,245,731; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking a Clinical/Field Experience Staff member in Respiratory Care to instruct clinical courses according to the program schedule. The role involves supervising students in patient assessment and therapies within clinical settings and coordinating with the clinical facilities.

The candidate should have an A.A. in Respiratory Care (CoARC-accredited), RRT, MD license, and 3+ years as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC accredited program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in MD or affiliated state's license.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner experience.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care (ICU) experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Pass background check, drug screening, and fingerprinting.
• Clinical preceptor experience preferred.
• 3 years teaching experience preferred.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.
• Familiar with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines and continued education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of patient assessment and respiratory therapies.
• Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and professional trust.
• Delegate assignments and supervise students in clinical settings.
• Maintain communication with clinical coordinator and facility staff.
• Seek continuous learning opportunities to optimize clinical time.
• Prepare for clinical and lab classes with appropriate experiences.
• Evaluate students' psychomotor, affective, and cognitive skills.
• Stay current with policies and procedures at the clinical site.
• Engage in professional development and organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date inter-rater reliability training.
• Perform other duties consistent with clinical staff responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care (CoARC accredited)

RRT credential

Job description

Job Title

Clinical/Field Experience Staff, Respiratory Care

Position Summary

This position instructs clinical courses for the respiratory care program based on schedule need. The instructor delegates assignments and supervises students in the correct performance of patient assessment and therapies in the clinical setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of patient assessment and respiratory therapies.
2. Demonstrate behavior that reflects integrity, supports objectivity, and fosters trust in the profession and its professionals.
3. Delegate assignments and supervise students in correct performance of patient assessment and therapies in the clinical setting.
4. Maintain open communication with the clinical coordinator and clinical facility staff.
5. Continuously seek out learning opportunities to optimize time while in the clinical setting.
6. Prepare for clinical and lab classes by selecting appropriate learning experiences.
7. Evaluate the student for appropriate psychomotor, affective, and cognitive skills.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures as described by the clinical facility.
9. Stay current in discipline subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
10. Remain up to date with inter-rater reliability training.
11. Perform other duties consistent with the expectation of clinical staff.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC accredited academic institution.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
3. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Maryland (or state in which affiliated hospital site is located).
4. At least three years’ full‑time current work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
5. At least two years of current critical care (ICU) practice.
6. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
7. Successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and fingerprinting.

Desired Qualifications

1. Previous experience as a clinical preceptor.
2. Three years teaching experience.
3. Three to five years critical care experience.
4. American Heart Association ACLS, PALS certified.
5. Familiar with and up to date on current AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines and continuing education.
6. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
7. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Schedule

7:00 am to 2:00 pm; Tuesday and/or Thursday

Pay Rate

$63.30 – $71.28 hourly

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.