Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator to train RT staff on current research, procedures, equipment, and best practices. You will develop education programs, assess skills, mentor colleagues, and help sustain high standards of patient care across our acute care setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and 3

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Respiratory Care or Related Field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains RT staff on new research, procedures, equipment, and best practices in respiratory care.
• Develops education programs, assesses staff skills, mentors colleagues, and maintains high patient-care standards.

Skills

Clinical education

Mentoring

Program development

Research updates

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor or Master in Respiratory Care or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose

A Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator trains RT staff on new research, procedures, equipment, and best practices for respiratory care, developing programs, assessing skills, mentoring, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Hours of Work

OPEN

Days Of Week

SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY ROTATING

Job Description

A Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator trains RT staff on new research, procedures, equipment, and best practices for respiratory care, developing programs, assessing skills, mentoring, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Respiratory Care or Related Field, preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by state of Texas.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association

Work Experience

• 3 years clinical experience required

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center