Respiratory Educator

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education assistance (tuition, loans,

Time Away From Work Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Educator to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for Respiratory Therapy staff and students. The Educator works with management to ensure high-quality patient education and clinical practice, while maintaining policy compliance and staff development.

The role requires clinical expertise, ongoing education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to support patient care excellence and Joint

Qualifications

• Must hold TN licensure RRT/RCP (NBRC credential) and have 3+ years of healthcare experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Education; ACCS and NRP.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, state/federal/TJC regulations, and ability to use computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education programs for department staff and students.
• Identify clinical learning opportunities for staff and professionals across disciplines.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing education; evaluate new procedures or equipment.
• Coordinate departmental equipment evaluations and N95 fitting procedures.
• Serve as a clinical educator and contribute to policy and Joint Commission readiness.
• Provide hands-on coverage as a staff RT during staffing shortages.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Education/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Education

NBRC credential

ACCS, NRP

BLS, ACLS, PALS within 30 days

TN licensure RRT/RCP

Tools

Computer programs & apps

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Educator today with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapy Educator collaborates with management and staff to plan, develop, and implement educational programming for employees within the Department. The incumbent acts as a key resources in the orientation and continuing education of Respiratory Therapy staff. The Educator is a clinical expert and is expected to maintain skills and competencies to provide direct patient care. In addition, the Educator assists with clinical policy review, delegation protocol development, and Joint Commission readiness. The Educator will apply innovative teaching strategies and methodologies to provide for cost-effective and well-executed clinical education program for the Department.

What you will do in this role:

• Manages and oversees both formal/informal education processes and programs.
• Identifies and establishes clinical learning opportunities for students, staff, and professionals in the various health care disciplines.
• Oversees the education and orientation processes for department staff.
• Determines the type of educational activities requires for all new procedures or new equipment purchased.
• Coordinates the evaluation of equipment for the department.
• Supports the outreach mission through consultation and/or participation in health promotion, health education, and specialty requests from the community agencies.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive patient education programs that assure quality and appropriateness of care across settings.
• Suggests curriculum revisions that reflect changes in current respiratory care practice.
• Coordinates departmental N95 fitting.
• Performs the duties of a staff RT in times of critical staffing, if necessary.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current TN licensure RRT/RCP
• NBRC credential
• 3 years of relevant health care experience
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or Education
• Preferred: ACCS, NRP
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 30 days
• Extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy
• Knowledge of state, federal, and TJC regulations and standards relating to the principles and practices of respiratory therapy
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer programs and applications
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective leadership abilities

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.