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Join Our Team as a Full-Time Respiratory Clinic Instructor!

The Respiratory Clinic Instructor coordinates Respiratory Care education/research/CQI activities and programs in the following areas: orientation, staff in-service education, new equipment and techniques, staff CPR certification/recertification, clinical training for student therapist, coordinate clinical shadowing for potential Respiratory Care students and staff.

Responsibilities:

+ Recommend to the school director, acceptance, retention or dismissal of students in the school.

+ Provide and coordinate with Nursing Education and School of Nursing all in-service classes presented to nurses and nursing students pertaining to Respiratory Care.

+ Maintain communication with schools and organizations on local, regional and national level.

+ Observe and evaluate the students' clinical performance.

+ Solve any intra/interdepartmental problem, which may occur within the assigned area of responsibility.

+ Develop and coordinate of staff training programs that include learning objectives, methods, teaching strategies and evaluation.

+ Review current journals, evidence based practice and update departmental knowledge and techniques being used for respiratory care.

+ Perform as a therapist III or II when clinical needs arise.

+ Complete special projects and duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor other than those listed above to include but not limited to implementation of a CQI project, and/or implementation of clinical research.

+ Maintain the lines of communication with ordering physicians to preserve a high level of patient care.

+ Assume the responsibilities of a Therapist IV/Supervisor in special situations as approved by the Director.

+ Assess patients for appropriateness of care secondary to a direct order or in conjunction with protocols and Continuous Quality Improvement.

+ Assist with Respiratory Care educational records and activities.

+ Follow and enforce all hospital and department policies.

+ Maintain all student records including performance evaluations.

+ Videotape in-service classes when applicable.

+ Complete all records and reports as required.

+ Coordinate and update a comprehensive orientation program for new personnel.

+ Plan and coordinate the learning experiences in the clinical setting for student therapists.

+ Promote a better understanding of the scope of practice and methods/techniques of respiratory care through educational programs presented to medical students, residents and physicians.

+ Participate in the coordination of scheduling needs for the department whether for staffing or departmental resources.

+ Communicate with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel regarding the care of the patients.

+ Participate in the evaluation and purchase of new equipment.

+ Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited respiratory program required.

+ 3 years experience as Respiratory III or equivalent clinical/educational experience.

+ In addition, must complete 2 of the following to maintain the status of Respiratory Clinical Instructor. These activities MUST be completed within two weeks of the EPR review date:

+ Delivery of at least two 30 minute presentations or lectures annually.

+ Participation in the revision of at least 2 department policies and procedures and/or the creation of one new policy and procedure annually.

+ Participation in one departmental Quality Improvement process/review annually.

+ Active membership of RT Schools Advisory Board.

+ Participation in multidisciplinary committees.

+ Completion of pre-approved project, which involves a department process or development that includes a schedule to document progress and a date for completion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI)

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

+ Clearances with Renewal:

+ Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran