Clinical Educator Respiratory Therapist

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.