Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator - White Plains, United States - CredTALENT

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White Plains, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

CB
Full Time Day -7:00 am-3pm Mon.
Fri

Department/Location:
Respiratory Therapy FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:
Assistant Director of

Respiratory Therapy/Director of Respiratory Therapy

Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator is responsible for clinical guidance, leadership, and competence of the staff.

They will assess education needs of the Respiratory staff, ensure yearly competence, and oversee performance improvement initiatives for the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Acts as a clinical resource person for staff in the day to day activities of the department
Assists Director in oversight of PI activities of the department
Identifies educational deficiencies, determines causes, and collaborates to resolve them.
Provides expert assistance in unusual or critical/emergent situations involving life support equipment, decisions, and actions.
Develops, maintains, and provides annual competency for staff.
In collaboration with the Director, develops annual education plan for the department. Reviews and becomes familiar with current trends impacting Respiratory Care, both locally and globally. Plans and develops educational skills and competencies to address these issues.
Provides respiratory care

- related educational opportunities as needed to other departments; such as nursing.

Develops and coordinates orientation for all new respiratory therapists.
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Therapy Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Must hold a current BLS/CPR, NRP, and ACLS certifications
Must have a fundamental and advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment and therapeutic modalities, interventions, outcomes, and side effects.
Bachelors degree REQUIRED

Pay:
$71, $107,000.00 per year

Benefits: