Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program

Rowan University•Mantua Township, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rowan University is seeking a Clinical Instructor for its Respiratory Therapy Program, located in the Health Sciences Center on the campus of Rowan College of Jersey in Sewell, NJ. This program offers entry-level and degree-advancement Bachelor of Science programs in Respiratory Therapy, holding provisional accreditation from CoARC. The program is administratively housed within the Rowan-Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions. The Clinical Instructor will lead groups of 6 junior respiratory therapy students in various clinical settings, focusing on developing their cognitive, psychomotor, and affective clinical skills. Responsibilities include signing off on procedural competencies and evaluating overall affective clinical performance. The instructor will act as a mentor, instructor, advisor, and clinical expert, coordinating daily assignments with the RT department to ensure safe and effective patient care during clinical rotations and serving as a continuous resource for student growth throughout the clinical experience.

Requirements

B.S. degree in respiratory therapy or similar allied health-related field
RRT (Required)
RCP License (State of current practice) (Required)
Positive attitude in relation to the profession of respiratory care and their role within the organization
Must hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential with a current license in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware
Desire to assist and instruct students in clinical settings
Commitment to being available during agreed-upon clinical dates
Experience with adult and pediatric patients in a variety of floor, emergency and critical care settings.
Ability to work well and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and clinical partners in large and small settings
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

Nice To Haves

BS in Respiratory Therapy
ACLS
Critical care experience: 3 years
Additional specialty credentials (ACCS, NPS) demonstrating additional expertise in specialty areas
Previous clinical instructor/preceptor experience

Responsibilities

Lead groups of 6 junior respiratory therapy students in various clinical settings.
Develop and strengthen each student’s cognitive, psychomotor, and affective clinical skills.
Sign off on procedural competencies.
Evaluate overall affective clinical performance in a variety of settings.
Function in the role of mentor, instructor, advisor, and clinical expert.
Work with students to coordinate daily assignments with the RT department to maximize delivery of safe and effective patient care during each clinical rotation.
Remain a solid and involved resource and continue to direct the student's growth for the entire clinical experience.