Respiratory Education Coordinator

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington is seeking a Respiratory Care Educator to coordinate and deliver education for respiratory care staff, students, and colleagues. You will support new employee orientation, continuing education, competency development, and individualized instruction, while partnering with colleges to facilitate clinical experiences.

This role travels between Bedford, Bloomington, Paoli Hospitals and requires evening/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Education, or a related field required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• BLS and ACLS and NRP certifications required and maintained per dept. policies.
• Experience in respiratory care and teaching/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide educational programs for respiratory care staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support new employee orientation and continuing education initiatives; competency development and individualized instruction.
• Collaborate with colleges/universities to facilitate clinical experiences and instruction for students.
• Lead and support department projects and quality initiatives.
• Maintain educational records, training documentation, and competency tracking.
• Serve as an educational resource for staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Educational technology

Clinical education

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Education, or a related field

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About This Position

• Full Time, 5 days a week, evenings and some weekend availability needed
• Supports Respiratory Teams at Bedford, Bloomington and Paoli Hospitals
• Travel between facilities needed for education purposes
• Location: Bloomington Hospital

The Respiratory Care Educator is responsible for coordinating and providing educational programs for respiratory care staff, students, and other healthcare professionals. This role supports new employee orientation, continuing education initiatives, competency development, and individualized instruction. The Educator partners with colleges and universities to facilitate clinical experiences and provide instruction for respiratory care students. This position also leads and supports departmental projects and quality initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Education, or a related field required.
• Graduate of a regionally accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS and NRP certification required and must be maintained in accordance with department policies.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in respiratory care required.
• Prior teaching, training, or clinical education experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated project management and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer software applications and educational technology tools.
• Collaborates with academic partners to coordinate student clinical experiences.
• Maintains educational records, training documentation, and competency tracking.
• Supports departmental initiatives, special projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Serves as an educational resource for respiratory care staff and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.