Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Columbus Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 63,835 - 78,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave

State benefits program

Job summary

Chattahoochee Technical College seeks a Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinator/Instructor to oversee clinical education and classroom instruction across Health Sciences programs. The role combines clinical coordination with teaching responsibilities to ensure high-quality program outcomes.

You will develop curricula, supervise student progress, and liaise with clinical partners to maintain accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with eligibility to teach in health sciences programs.
• Georgia-registered Respiratory Therapist credential and current license required.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as an RRT with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in CoARC-accredited program or as clinical instructor/preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical affiliations and supervise student clinical rotations.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback on clinical performance.
• Develop syllabi and course objectives aligned with program accreditation standards.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, online, and lab settings; ensure consistency of materials.
• Manage lab environments, safety, and inventory; mentor adjunct faculty.
• Advise students academically and professionally; facilitate career development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution

Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential & state license

Job description

Job Title

Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Job Requisition ID

JR0000000291

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$70,928 ANNUALLY

Job Description

Position Announcement

Position: Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, Canton Campus

Position Description

Under supervision of the Dean, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, this position is responsible for performing classroom instruction and coordinating clinical education for various Health Sciences Programs. Teaching duties will be assigned by the Program Director or Dean/Associate Dean and balanced with clinical coordination duties. The main focus of this position is to identify and supervise clinical education for Health Sciences programs. Clinical Education is also referred to as the following: Externships, Fieldwork, and Internships.

Major Duties

Clinical Coordination and Site Management

• Establish, maintain, and evaluate clinical affiliation agreements with hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program and its clinical partners.
• Coordinate clinical assignments and supervise students during their clinical rotations.
• Monitor and track student progress, performance, and retention.
• Evaluate students’ attainment of program clinical goals and objectives
• Provide timely feedback to students about clinical performance measures
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students through the clinical processes.
• Ensures that the quality of clinical instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies
• Accurately records pertinent clinical information in student’s record as required.
• Calculates, records and reports students’ clinical grades accurately and by deadline
• Develops and maintains system of record keeping for programmatic clinical site documentation
• Completes and submits required student documentation to clinical sites.
• Facilitates student submission of health information required by clinical sites.

Course Development

• Demonstrates knowledge of curricula and subject matter for each course assigned.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses in collaboration with Program Director.
• Follows established curricula to develop syllabi, goals, and objectives.
• Develops instructional techniques and activities that meet the needs of a variety of learning styles for face-to-face and online formats.
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by establishing evaluative criteria and tests in order that measure each student’s academic and clinical progress.
• Ensures that instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies and facilitates students’ success on National licensure and/or certification tests as appropriate.

Instructional Delivery

• Develops and implements instructional delivery that is stimulating, thought provoking, and engaging to students in face-to-face, online, lab, and clinical settings.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs of the students, making changes as necessary.
• Delivers effective instruction, as evidenced by student retention and student success on standardized assessments.
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, tests, and other appropriate course materials.
• Maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study.
• Maintains knowledge of Blackboard, and uses it effectively to deliver course materials, assessments, and record grades.
• Develops and implements a Professionalism/work ethics plan in collaboration with the Program Director to encourage and instill good work habits.

Lab Instruction and Management

• Maintains a clean, organized and safe lab and classroom environment.
• Recommends equipment to facilitate student learning.
• Follows a lab management plan that targets safety procedures and reinforce for students.
• Identifies safety hazards and initiate correction quickly.
• Provides timely feedback to students about performance in lab tasks.
• Provides for adequate supervision of students in lab settings.
• Course/Program Evaluation
• Participate with preparation of Student and Program Learning Outcomes in collaboration with Program Director and other program faculty.

Student Evaluation and Advisement

• Communicates students’ progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.
• Follows and participates in the college’s grade appeal process.
• Advises program students for academic and career success.
• Establishes appropriate office hours for student consultation and advisement.
• Refers students that need further pathway advisement to the health science advisors.
• Refers students having difficulty coping with classes and/or school/family issues to the College Counselor.
• Other Instructional Duties
• Records and reports student attendance correctly; including reporting of NO SHOWS.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab.
• Performs and maintains classroom and lab inventory according to established policy and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation as required by the accreditation policies, TCSG and Institutional guidelines.
• Ensures records are secured in locked file cabinets and rooms with door locks.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Arranges and participates in Service Learning opportunities with current students.
• Participates in TCSG IFCC Curriculum Development process.

Program Management

• Participates in Programmatic Accreditation activities assigned by the Program Director when applicable.
• Participates in advisory committee meetings.
• Recruits appropriate advisory committee members.
• Professional Development and Leadership
• Maintains appropriate licensure or certification.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in teaching field.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities such as commitment to education, trustworthiness, responsible behavior, eagerness to learn, seeks out and accepts responsibility beyond class duties, invoke an optimistic approach to challenges, and exhibits positive work ethics.
• Completes mandatory trainings assigned by Human Resources or Dean of Health Sciences
• Participates in standing or ad hoc college committees.
• Makes recommendations of students for GOAL, scholarships, and the Student Leadership Academy.
• Serves as mentor for adjunct program faculty.
• Student Recruitment
• Becomes familiar with all of the school’s programs.
• Participates in college recruitment activities.
• Develops and hosts program specific recruitment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Valid Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program

Salary/Benefits

$70,928 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org.

As set forth in its student catalog, Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator, Shanequa “Nickkie” Warrington, Marietta Campus, 980 South Cobb Drive, Building C 1102B, Marietta, GA 30060, 770-975-4023, or [e-mail], and Chattahoochee Technical College Section 504 Coordinator, Caitlin Barton, 5198 Ross Road, Building A1320, Acworth, GA 30102, [phone], or [e-mail].

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.