Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer to develop and continually improve training programs for Respiratory Therapy staff using TWI and JI methods. You will coach managers and supervisors, build competency plans, and drive education across the department.

Responsibilities include auditing training effectiveness, leading leadership development initiatives, and serving as a technical resource for physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Respiratory Care or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in critical care and/or leadership.
• Preferred: Master's in Business or health profession.
• Licensure: ACLS, RT, NBRC, Job Instruction Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continually improve Respiratory Therapy training programs using TWI, JI, and Lean principles.
• Establish opportunities for training and process improvement; document them.
• Train Respiratory Therapy management and leadership in TWI/JI skills.

Skills

Training program development

Leadership

TWI/JI

Lean

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Respiratory Care

Master's in Business or health profession

Job description

Position Title

Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer is responsible for developing and continually improving a training program based on Training Within Industry (TWI) and Job Instruction (JI) methods. This includes training and assisting assigned employees, including managers and supervisors, in developing the required skills to develop training content and teach them how to deliver one-on-one training to their team members. The Master Trainer will work with managers and supervisors to develop a plan, learn TWI and JI skills and methods, and track the competency of their employees in their assigned department. The Master Trainer has the responsibility to improve training program and training techniques. The Master Trainer will be responsible for the success of the Respiratory Therapy education team.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Develops and continually improves Respiratory Therapy training programs applying TWI, JI, and Lean principles and techniques.
• Establishes and documents opportunities for Respiratory Therapy training and process improvement.
• Performs train the trainer education to Respiratory Therapy management and leadership.
• Participates in the improvement process with stakeholders and Respiratory Therapy leaders.
• Sets criteria and evaluates manager’s performance on training staff and using the TWI/JI methods established.
• Establishes system for maintaining and improving training program and documentation.
• Performs audit to ensure training is effective and standards are being held.
• Establishes a system for leadership development with stakeholders and Respiratory Therapy leaders.
• Serves as a resource and technical expert to Respiratory Therapy staff, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Oversees orientation, student management, and other health system training(s), as needed.
• Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths in their work.
• Fulfills call duties, as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or a related field
• 5 or more years experience in critical care and/or leadership

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business or a health profession

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Job Instruction Certification

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Six Sigma Black Belt - American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Job Relations and Job Methods Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English - Read, Write and Speak English

Knowledge Requirements

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, facilitating and project management skills.
• The Master Trainer must apply techniques to ensure the success of all types of learners.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-57990

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.