Clinical Educator

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

The Respiratory Clinical Educator will oversee the Respiratory Care Clinical Education program and ensures compliance with the standards for Respiratory Care established by professional organizations, regulatory agencies, accreditation boards, and objective professional literature under guidance of the Medical Director. The Educator contributes to employee professional and clinical practice development and strives to attain the highest level of professional practice in the industry. The Respiratory Clinical Educator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Respiratory Clinical Educator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

• A professional level of knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a Master's Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Remains clinically proficient within area of expertise.
• Illinois State Licensure for Respiratory Care Practitioner
• National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certified
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified
• American Heart Association Effective leadership and problem solving skills
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of practice
• Able to champion collaborative education and team building.
• Knowledge of current technologies and procedures related to the care and treatment of cardiopulmonary patients.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and experience in development, teaching and coordinating educational programs for Respiratory Therapists.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communicational, group interaction and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and education related to Respiratory Therapy to SRAlab staff, including respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians and respiratory students.
• Collaborate on developmental plans for individual staff, integrating research and evidence-based practice into formal and informal education programs.
• Provide input on departmental and respiratory related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Coordinate the Respiratory Care clinical proficiency and competency program, clinical orientations for new staff, evaluation of new equipment/products and identification of educational programs that will support the advancement of respiratory care practice.
• Assist in the electronic audit process and evaluates results of electronic documentation in order to improve practitioner documentation skills.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Educator to identify and develop educational needs and implement strategies.
• Participate on committees representing Respiratory Care.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.
• Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees