Part-Time Respiratory Care Program (RCP) Clinician

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites applications for a Part-Time Respiratory Care Program Clinician. The role involves teaching labs and providing student clinical oversight at various local hospitals in support of the respiratory care program.

The ideal candidate has completed the RCP program, holds a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and a Michigan license. Up to 29 hours per week with a pay rate of $41.28 per hour (non-contact $32.83).

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Respiratory Care program and hold a NBRC credential.
• Must hold a current Michigan license to practice Respiratory Care.
• Strong interpersonal and team-based skills for student tutoring and clinical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Teach labs and provide student clinical oversight at local hospitals.
• Advocate for students and evaluate their performance in clinical settings.
• Organize lab instruction and equipment to align with classroom content.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Tutoring

Education

RCP program completion

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Michigan license to practice Respiratory Care

Job description

Part-Time Respiratory Care Program (RCP) Clinician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 201101559P

Job Title:

Job Title: Part-Time Respiratory Care Program (RCP) Clinician

Location:

Location: Unassigned or Multiple Locations

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: $41.28 per hour (Non contact $32.83 per hour)

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff

Department:

Department: Cardio-Respiratory Care

Do you enjoy the opportunity to take on new challenges? Do you like to set high standards of performance for your students? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal position for you.

This clinical RCP position involves teaching labs and providing student clinical oversight at various local hospitals. The clinical oversight duties include advocating for students, evaluating students, and serving as a role model in the clinical setting. The lab duties include student evaluation and all aspects of organizing lab instruction and equipment to correlate with classroom instruction.

This position completes course and program-related assignments delegated by the program director and participates in student recruitment, admissions and retention activities, new clinician/teaching assistant orientation, and documentation of student competencies and evaluation in the lab and clinical setting.

The position may require up to 29 hours per week.

Candidates must have completed the specific program and have a current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care. They must also hold a current license to practice Respiratory Care in Michigan.

Candidates must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Graduates of Kalamazoo Valley's respiratory care program are preferred.

Experience in individual and group mentoring and tutoring is preferred.

Must be able to demonstrate skills in the lab; including bending, lifting, and moving, not only RCP equipment, but the simulation manikins and other lab equipment, as required for setup and tear down of labs.

Work Hours: Dependent upon sections taught, but not exceed 29 hours per week.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/23/2026

Closing Date:

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Professional References

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