Respiratory Education Coordinator

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington is seeking a Respiratory Care Educator to coordinate and deliver education for respiratory care staff, students, and professionals, with travel to Bedford, Bloomington and Paoli facilities. The role supports orientation, continuing education, and competency development.

The Educator partners with colleges to provide clinical experiences, leads projects, and drives quality initiatives while maintaining training records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, Education, or related field is required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide educational programs for respiratory care staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support new employee orientation, continuing education initiatives, and competency development.
• Partner with colleges/universities to facilitate clinical experiences and instruction for respiratory care students.
• Lead departmental projects and quality initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain educational records, training documentation, and competency tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Graduate of regionally accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

Educational technology tools

Computer software

Job description

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.