Pediatric Respiratory Care Educator - FT/Days - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The respiratory care educator serves as an expert in respiratory care for Orlando Health to provide consistent, value-added education and competencies to respiratory therapists and other practitioners as needed. This position will serve to create, implement, and improve education plans, competencies, and orientation processes for the respiratory care departments at all Orlando Health Facilities. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children’s Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children’s Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin our benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences from an approved program: or Associate of Science in Respiratory Care with a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Management, Leadership, Healthcare, Health Sciences, Biology, Education, Cardiopulmonary, Healthcare management, Nursing, or related field.
Three (3) years’ experience as the Respiratory Care Department Education Specialist may serve as an alternative to the bachelor’s degree requirement when combined with the A.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health)
Maintains current PALS and NRP if serving this patient care population.
Three (3) years of critical care experience as a respiratory therapist, to include one (1) year experience in education or precepting.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer/mechanical training.
Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Maintains current ACLS if working in adult care

Responsibilities

Assesses and creates annual education plans for all Respiratory Care Departments at Orlando Health specific to their patient populations.
Works closely with each Respiratory Care facility education specialist and preceptors to ensure that each respiratory care department has a well-designed and effective orientation program.
Works closely with each respiratory care manager and administrator to maintain communication regarding the needs and progress of the education plans and progress in respiratory care in each facility on a regular basis.
Obtains input from Respiratory Care Medical Directors from each facility regarding education needs of the respiratory care department including any identified skill gaps.
Ensures adult learning principles are integrated into all programs developed internally or presented by external sources.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates general as well as facility specific programs to maintain or increase the skill/knowledge of staff.
Exhibits the knowledge necessary to provide instruction and in-service to all practitioners so that appropriate patient care is provided reflective of the patient’s status and age-specific needs.
Responds to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Participates in respiratory care and team performance improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Demonstrates the ability to gather and access data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information needed to deliver appropriate care relative to his or her age specific needs and train the staff to be competent in this area.
Serves as a liaison and informal consultant to other Orlando Health departments regarding educational efforts for Respiratory Care.
Attends corporate respiratory care council as requested.
Attends corporate education’s educator training and meetings as required.

Benefits

Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
“Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more