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Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Shift: Day shift.

This position will have a focus on Pediatric and NICU service lines.

Job Summary** **:

The Clinical Respiratory Educator is responsible for directing and coordinating staff development activities of the Respiratory Care Departments across the system. The Clinical Respiratory Educator is responsible for ensuring that all staff receives appropriate education and training in regard to general skills, department guidelines, and current standards of care. The Clinical Respiratory Educator is responsible for directing and providing educational in-services to staff based on identified needs and P.I. activities. The Clinical Respiratory Educator is responsible for overseeing the orientation program for the Respiratory Care Departments. The Clinical Respiratory Educator assists the facility leads ensuring that new staff is proficient in their job responsibilities and skills to achieve optimal operational functioning. The Clinical Respiratory Educator participates in P.I. activities across the system.

Minimum Qualifications** **:

**Education:** Graduate of a AMA approved respiratory care program. Healthcare Bachelor of Science Degree preferred. Must be working on a healthcare-based BS degree and have completed within 3 years of employment.

**Experience:** A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years of supervisory/management or clinical education experience.

**Licensure/Certification:** Registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare, ACLS, PALS and NRP Provider Card. Must have one of the following advanced certifications from the NBRC within one year:

+ Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

+ Acute Care Critical Specialist (ACCS)

+ Certified or Registered pulmonary function specialist (CPFT, RPFT)

**Primary Source Verification (if applicable):** **www.nbrc.org** **,** **http://www.llr.state.sc.us/** **(select Medical Examiners).** Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) for Respiratory Care Practitioner.

**Knowledge/Skills:** Demonstrates organizational and leadership ability. Demonstrates a through working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, TJC and SC Licensure laws/regulations for coverage. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles. Demonstrates ability to perform educational presentations both orally and in writing. Demonstrates proficiency in computer systems to include clinical and office application programs. Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

**Other** : Must have a valid SC driver’s license, with a good driving record.

**Contacts** **:** Community agencies and businesses, agency personnel, patient/families, physicians, and various medical field personnel.

Work Demands/Environment** **:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Life insurance w/AD&D

+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

+ Paid time off

+ Educational Assistance

+ And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Cardiopulmonary Services - Respiratory Therapy - St Francis Hospital

_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._