Respiratory Educator- Respiratory Therapy- Full Time

Elliot Hospital; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal services

Vendor discounts

Job summary

A healthcare facility in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Respiratory Educator for its Respiratory Therapy department. The role involves developing and implementing educational programs for staff and coordinating clinical experiences for students. Candidates must have an associate's degree in respiratory care and a minimum of four years of clinical experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement, among others. Join us in transforming lives through personalized care and cutting-edge techniques.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical respiratory care experience required.
• Previous educator experience preferred.
• National Board of Respiratory Care RRT certification required.
• New Hampshire licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS certification required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental orientation and educational programs.
• Provide education to staff on patient care and new equipment.
• Coordinate clinical student rotations with accredited programs.
• Meet with new staff and oversee orientation with preceptors.
• Develop orientation tools, simulations, and competencies with Educational Development personnel.
• Coordinate clinical student rotations with accredited programs.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Education and training

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s in related field (preferred)

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Respiratory Educator- Respiratory Therapy- Full Time

In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our technologists to provide the best care possible.

The Respiratory Therapy Unit consists of 29 employees who provide 24/7 coverage to a patient population that ranges from Adult, Pediatric, and Infant. The unit is home to a Level 3 Neonatal team. Shifts are generally 12 hours.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborates with department manager, staff, and other educational resources to develop, implement, and monitor departmental orientation, competencies, and educational programs.
• Provide just-in-time education to staff related to patient care, new equipment, new policies & procedures.
• Support staff through routine rounds and communication.
• Meet with new respiratory care staff and oversee orientation, meeting regularly with new staff members & preceptors.
• Collaborates with a member of Clinical Education & Professional Development in the development of orientation tools, simulations, and competencies, as well as needs assessments and implementation of training.
• Coordinates clinical student rotations with affiliating accredited Respiratory Care education programs to provide a clinical experience for students.

Who You Are

• Associate degree in respiratory care, and Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care; or Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field required. Master’s in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of four years of clinical respiratory care experience in routine, acute, and emergency care areas required. Previous educator experience preferred.
• National Board of Respiratory Care RRT required.
• Current State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• BLS required.
• Specialty Certification preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule: Full Time