Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator

Job Title: Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator
Department: Respiratory Care Services
Location: Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm; no weekends or holidays; flexible schedule

SUMMARY

Collaborates with management and staff to plan, develop, and implement evidenced-based education and training for staff within the Respiratory Care Departments across the RRH system. Acts as resource and consultant in the orientation and continuing education of the respiratory staff as well as to the continuum of RRH healthcare providers. Assists with clinical policy/protocol development, implementation, and review for all Respiratory Care Departments across the system and continually evaluates standardization whenever possible. Supports leadership to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness as it relates to policies, procedures, and protocols and maintain annual competencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical expert that maintains skills and competencies to provide direct patient care when needed

• Supplies direct and indirect support of all newly hired staff during the orientation process and throughout the first year of employment, and other staff as assigned by leadership. 

• Assists in developing, revising and initiating the orientation process for all new staff in order to provide exceptional knowledge of all Respiratory Care policies and procedures, including 30 day and 90-day assessments. 

• Meets regularly with new hires throughout the first year of employment, monitors progress and adjusts orientation process as needed to meet staff needs.

• Participates in assessing, developing, and instructing educational programs/in-services to meet the needs of Respiratory Care Services and other multidisciplinary healthcare providers.

• Routinely reviews all policies and procedures to ensure compliance for regulatory readiness as well as directly assist in any necessary modifications and/or development of new Respiratory Care Policies. 

• Reviews and revises all current Respiratory Care competencies, and develops new competencies as required. 

• Determines, with Director, Manager and Clinical Supervisors, required annual competencies prior to the beginning of each year, and methods to complete competencies.

• Assists Operations Assistants in maintaining records for all staff competencies. 

• Coordinates staff schedules with Manager/Supervisor for advanced skill competencies including, but not limited to, intubation rotation to OR and arterial line insertion where applicable. 

• Participates in development and education of quality assurance process and safety initiatives for the department.

• Provides or arranges for continuing education of staff, including application for continuing education credits acceptable to NYS for continuing education requirements. 

• Plans and oversees activities to support staff, team member and public education during Respiratory Care Week. 

• Acts as a liaison for Respiratory Care with Nursing, Medical Staff, and other clinical departments as well as affiliate academic facilities regarding educational needs

• Participates in Age Specific Competency Training, within 12-month period of time and has demonstrated the ability to obtain information as assess patient/customer needs for the following age groups: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

• Applies the knowledge of growth and development stages in direct patient/customer interactions, as observed by the supervisor, for the following age groups: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

• Understands the range of treatment and or services needed by the different age groups served (Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric) as observed by supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate

• Minimum of 5 years of previous Respiratory Care experience

Licensure/Certification Skills:

• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 

OR

• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or health sciences

• 3 years’ experience in Critical Care setting

• ACLS, PALS, NRP Certification

• Experience providing and/or overseeing educational and/or clinical activities for respiratory therapists, RT students, or similar groups

• Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$75,000.00 - $105,000.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.