Respiratory Therapy Educator

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Respiratory Educator (RE) for a full-time day-shift role. The RE will lead orientation, competency, and in-service programs, and develop education for new equipment and policies, to advance staff proficiency and patient care.

Successful candidates will have an associate degree in respiratory therapy (and a bachelor’s in a healthcare field), at least five years in respiratory care, NBRC RRT certification, and demonstrated project management and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required, plus a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field.
• Minimum of five years' experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.
• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative learning approaches for orientation, competency, and in-service programs.
• Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment.
• Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates each staff member on use.
• Participate in the development of respiratory policies/procedures.
• Collaborate with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs.
• Mentor team members to focus on professional growth and development.
• During times of no scheduled education, may perform normal duties as a staff RT.

Skills

NBRC RRT certification

Teaching experience

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy program

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field

Job description

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Educator (RE) utilizes innovation, flexible solutions, evidence-based practice, and effective operations for establishing an environment that transforms professional growth, role competence, and proficiency in team members specialty.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

The Respiratory Educator (RE) utilizes innovation, flexible solutions, evidence-based practice, and effective operations for establishing an environment that transforms professional growth, role competence, and proficiency in team members specialty.

What You Will Do

• Develops innovative learning approaches for coordination, facilitation, conduction, and evaluation of orientation, competency, and in-service programs


• Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment


• Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates each staff member on use


• Participate in the development of specialty and generic Respiratory policies/procedures


• Collaborate with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs and support


• Mentor team members to focus on professional growth and development


• During times of no scheduled education and training or as operational needs requires, The RT educator may perform normal duties as a staff RT

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy program and Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field required


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care


• Prior teaching experience preferred


• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required


• Demonstrated project management experience required

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days


• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.