Respiratory Care Educator - FT/Day - Winnie Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is seeking an Experienced Respiratory Care Educator for Winnie Palmer Hospital. This role serves as an expert in respiratory care, providing consistent and valuable education and competencies to respiratory therapists and other practitioners. The position is responsible for creating, implementing, and improving education plans, competencies, and orientation processes for respiratory care departments across all Orlando Health Facilities.

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 Management, Leadership, Healthcare, Health Sciences, Biology, Education, Cardiopulmonary, Healthcare management, Nursing, or related field.
• 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.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health).
• Maintains current ACLS if working in adult care or maintains current PALS and NRP if serving this patient care population.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match.
• Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior