Respiratory Therapy Educator

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Day shift

Full-time hours

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital invites applications for a Respiratory Educator (RE) to advance education, competency, and professional growth within the respiratory care team. The educator develops innovative learning approaches, coordinates orientation, competency and in-service programs, and implements continuing education based on needs assessments while mentoring staff to improve performance.

Full-time daytime position with excellent benefits starting on day one, supporting a faith-based,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative learning approaches for orientation, competency, and in-service programs.
• Creates and implements continuing education based on needs assessment.
• Provides education/training on new equipment and validates staff use.
• Participates in development of respiratory policies/procedures.
• Collaborates with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs.
• Mentors team members to focus on professional growth and development.
• During times of no scheduled education and training, may perform normal duties as a staff RT.

Skills

Teaching experience

Project management

Clinical Respiratory Care

RRT certification

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift 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.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.