Clinical Educator Respiratory Therapist

Clinical Educator Pulmonary Services

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

The Clinical Educator Pulmonary Services role provides respiratory and clinical hospital teams with educational support, including needs assessments, and is involved in quality assurance/process improvement programs. Assists in the design and implementation of educational standards, onboarding, evidence-based practice, research, and OhioHealth policies. Serves as a coordinator for internal and external clinical affiliations. Maintains and develops personal clinical skills. Performs miscellaneous related duties.

Responsibilities And Duties:

25%-45% Education of Department Staff:

• Coordinates orientation of new employees.
• Assesses specific education needs for general and specialized areas of respiratory care.
• Determines objectives and sets priorities for educational activities.
• Implements training and education programs.
• Intervenes and provides feedback on clinical concerns as they arise.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for associate files and all regulatory audits.
• Provides reminders to staff as needed; informs manager/supervisors of any delinquencies.
• Assists in developing protocols and monitors adherence to protocols.
• Employs various teaching methodologies when appropriate.

25%-60% Registered Respiratory Therapy duties as outlined in Job Code 4000:

• Maintenance and development of personal clinical skills.
• Maintains proficiency in critical care, neonatal, and general floor care.
• Devotes designated time in patient care based on specific care site staffing plan.
• Maintains knowledge of respiratory care equipment.
• Stays knowledgeable of national trends and best practices.

25% Department Quality Assurance, Process Improvement Program, and Research:

• Assesses clinical processes and gathers data.
• Implements improvements and assesses impact.
• Monitors processes for quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
• Communicates program and outcomes to department staff and administration.
• Participate in related hospital teams.
• Coordinates quality assurance with laboratory to assure CAP certification for blood analyzation.
• Coordinates clinical affiliations with area respiratory care programs.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with state licensing.
• Serves on hospital committees as assigned.
• Identifies aspects of care with potential for quality assurance indicators and assists in development for use.
• Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation in coordination with department leadership.
• Participates in clinical research activities as they arise and act as clinical resource to associates.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• NRP1 - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Field of study in respiratory care. Knowledge of respiratory care technology. Teaching skills and a minimum of three years' clinical experience.

Work Shift: Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Pulmonary Services

Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment