Respiratory Care Provider Instructor

SierTeK Ltd; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK Ltd. invites applications for a Respiratory Care Provider Instructor to support CCATT training at USAFSAM in Cincinnati.

The role involves planning, developing, and delivering classroom, simulation, and hands-on instruction under the Site Director, preparing healthcare professionals for aeromedical evacuation missions. The instructor will cover aerospace physiology, emergency airway management, ventilation, ABG interpretation, and transport medicine, ensuring alignment with USAF CCATT

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (NBRC).
• Current, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical respiratory care experience in acute care.
• Minimum two (2) years of critical care experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to complete USAFSAM Basic Instructor Course (BIC) within 60 days of hire and 60 instructor hours.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering healthcare education or clinical instruction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move simulation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver respiratory care instruction incl. didactic, simulation, and hands-on sessions.
• Provide instruction in military and civilian air transport medicine and aeromedical evacuation procedures.
• Deliver course content per USAF CCATT curriculum; supervise weekly activities.
• Create lesson plans, objectives, and instructional materials; maintain student resources.
• Evaluate student performance via exams, practicals, simulations, and oral assessments.
• Participate in curriculum review and incorporate current evidence-based practices.
• Advise on respiratory care and transport medicine best practices; support disaster response.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, and competency documentation.
• Attend planning and curriculum development meetings; engage in professional development.

Skills

RRT credential

Licensed RT

Clinical respiratory care

Critical care

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

NBRC RRT certification

Unrestricted RT license (US)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Respiratory Care Provider Instructor to support an opportunity at University of Cincinnati

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.siertek.com/careers

Position Overview

The Respiratory Care Provider Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering classroom, simulation, and hands‑on instruction supporting Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) training at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). Working under the supervision of the Site Director, the instructor prepares healthcare professionals to provide advanced respiratory and critical care during aeromedical evacuation missions through evidence-based instruction, simulation, and competency evaluation.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver didactic, simulation-based, and hands‑on respiratory care instruction in accordance with USAFSAM and CCATT curriculum requirements.
• Provide high-quality instruction in military and civilian air transport medicine, including patient stabilization, aeromedical evacuation procedures, and in‑flight critical care management.
• Perform assigned instructional roles throughout each course with defined weekly responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver training in:
  • Aerospace physiology and altitude medicine.
  • Emergency airway management and mechanical ventilation.
  • Pulmonary function assessment and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation.
  • Critical care transport ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and patient monitoring equipment.
  • Cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation during patient transport.
  • Rapid patient evacuation procedures supporting combat, disaster response, and humanitarian operations.
• Demonstrate proper operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory and critical care transport equipment.
• Utilize high-fidelity simulation equipment and medical manikins to recreate realistic in-flight patient care scenarios.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, learning objectives, instructional materials, and student resources in accordance with USAF CCATT guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance through written examinations, practical skills assessments, simulation exercises, and oral evaluations.
• Participate in curriculum review boards and continuously integrate current evidence-based respiratory and critical care practices into course content.
• Demonstrate best practices for respiratory monitoring, ventilator management, oxygen utilization, patient stabilization, and patient packaging during aeromedical transport.
• Participate in after‑action reviews, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous program improvement activities.
• Advise the Medical Director and Course Director on respiratory care best practices, transport medicine, oxygen utilization, and disaster response procedures.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, grades, competency documentation, and course performance metrics.
• Attend faculty meetings, planning sessions, curriculum development meetings, and other administrative activities.
• Participate in professional development activities, continuing education, peer reviews, and simulated aeromedical evacuation exercises.
• Ensure compliance with military safety standards, transport protocols, and proper handling of medical equipment within operational training environments.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical respiratory care experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of critical care experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.
• Ability to complete the USAFSAM Basic Instructor Course (BIC) within 60 days of hire and complete the required 60 instructor qualification hours.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering healthcare education or clinical instruction.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare training environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move simulation equipment.
• Ability to work in low-light, high-volume, and operational training environments, including varying weather conditions supporting simulated aeromedical evacuation missions.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Previous military medical experience.
• Prior Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCAT) or aeromedical evacuation experience.
• Experience with simulation-based medical education.
• Experience using high-fidelity patient simulators and medical simulation technologies.
• Familiarity with military trauma care and operational medicine.

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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*This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on SierTeK being awarded the contract.