Job Abstract

Job Description

Performs the functions of an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader, consultant, and researcher in clinical area of expertise. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical orientation, competency, staff development, and continuing education programs. Reports directly to the System AVP for Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care Service line.

Job Responsibility

1.? Implements and evaluates educational programs, updates content for orientation, mentorship, competency, staff development and continuing education, based on current evidenced-based practice. Ensures compliance with local, regional, state, and national standards and guidelines for education.
2.? Creates an effective learning environment and leverages technological resources. Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learners characteristics, learning needs, cultural and generational perspectives, and outcome objectives.
3.? Reports on outcomes of all educational series. Conducts surveys to gather feedback to improve future educational coursework and demonstrate program effectiveness. Makes recommendations for improvement to leadership.
4.? Participates in, and collaborates with, program accreditation activities and reporting.
5.? Collaborates, and maintains professional liaison, with internal and external groups.
6.? Maintain certification and continuing education records.
7.May assist team members participating in applicable internal Clinical development programs.
8.? May collaborate with discipline specific leaders to develop and coordinate intern and fellowship programs.
9.? Collaborates with department leaders on quality and performance improvement projects related to clinical education initiatives.
10.? Advocates for the professional development programs that support the needs of the learner and the organization
11.? Participates in, and collaborates with, internal and external research initiatives. Performs literature searches and reviews; analyzes and summarizes relevant material.

12. Travels to other hospital and outpatient facilities to support site-specific initiatives during the implementation phase and for regulatory agency survey readiness.
13.? Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Valid NBRC RRT certification, NYS RT Licensure, BLS & ACLS certification & AARC membership required. Specialty certification such as RRT-ACCS, RRT- NPS, RRT- RPFT, etc. preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in education, management, or leading project, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).