Clinical Adjunct - Respiratory Care

Sullivan County Community College•, NY

5d•$50 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

SUNY Sullivan is seeking a part-time Clinical Instructor for the Respiratory Care Program. This role involves supervising, instructing, and guiding students in applying respiratory procedures to patients in a real medical environment. The instructor must have a thorough understanding of patient medications, treatments, and diagnoses, and be able to relate these to students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and skill development. Clinical assignments are scheduled during the Fall and Spring Semesters on various days and times.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Maintain an unencumbered Respiratory Therapy license in the State of N.Y.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Possess the ability to interact with a diverse student and staff population effectively.
Possess a strong commitment to student success.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Evidence of current BLS certification, independent malpractice insurance, and membership to the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) are preferred

Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Clinical Education.
Be familiar and comply with clinical affiliate policies and procedures.
Instruct students of these policies and procedures and ensure that they comply.
Prior to clinical shift, coordinate with Respiratory Staff and/or RT Supervisor the patient care unit that the students will cover and develop student assignments.
Assign students to specific patient procedures and therapies. Instruct and observe that students follow proper application of patient care.
At the end of each shift, assist the students in giving a verbal and/or written report to the clinical site staff member for each patient. The report should follow the SBAR format.
Document and submit daily performance of each student by completing the daily evaluation form.
Discuss instructional issues, individual student learning needs and student progress during confidential clinical instructor meetings with the Director of Clinical Education.
Serve as a professional role model and representative of the Respiratory Care Program.