Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer at Bell Hospital will design and continually improve training programs for respiratory care, applying Training Within Industry and Job Instruction methods to develop staff competency and leadership skills.

You will partner with department leaders to implement training plans, audit program effectiveness, and ensure high standards of patient care through effective education and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
• 5+ years experience in critical care and/or leadership.
• Master's degree preferred in Business or health profession.
• ACLS certification, Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT), NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, Job Instruction Certification.
• Membership in professional associations such as AARC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Training & development

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Job Instruction Certification

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Master's Degree in Business or health profession

Job description

Position Title

Respiratory Therapy Master Trainer

Days - Full Time

Full Time

Bell Hospital

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:

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