Respiratory Education Coordinator

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

9d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Education Coordinator develops, plans, coordinates, and facilitates all respiratory and inter-disciplinary educational activities to ensure the highest quality care and competent team members in a cost-effective manner. This role coordinates student, team member, clinical activities, and patient/family education by providing direction and guidance. The coordinator also develops and implements a continuing education program, including workshops, classes, and computer-based training, to ensure minimum competency of all team members. They coordinate annual clinical competencies, collect data on competence patterns to identify learning needs, and act as a resource for team members, providing training, orientation, and feedback. The position plays an active role in quality, safety, and performance improvement data collection and analysis, coordinates regulatory requirements, and maintains records of employee educational progress and competencies. The coordinator provides input for team member evaluations, partners with leadership and vendors on new products, and participates in research projects. They also coordinate and/or conduct orientation programs and serve as a liaison with educational institutions for respiratory and nursing students. The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
3-5 years of experience in teaching and respiratory therapy for patient population served.
3-5 years supervisory or lead experience.
Proficient in curriculum development, instruction, and team member evaluation.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) or similar products and reporting tools such as Crystal reports.
Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the state of employment.
Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, coordinates and facilitates all respiratory and inter-disciplinary educational activities.
Coordinates student, team member, clinical activities, and patient/family education by providing direction and guidance.
Develops and implements a respiratory therapy continuing education program which includes workshops, classes, and computer-based training (CBT) to ensure the minimum competency of all team members.
Coordinates annual clinical competencies to cover all areas of care provided and retains documented evidence of training.
Collects aggregate data on competence patterns and trends to identify and respond to staff learning needs, to improve skills and competencies through continuing education.
Acts as a resource to team members, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and providing feedback on performance.
Plays an active role in collecting and analyzing quality, safety, and performance improvement data.
Coordinate and facilitate regulatory and/or mandatory professional requirements.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of employee educational progress and competencies.
Provides input for team member evaluation process.
Partners with department leadership and vendors to discuss, review, evaluate, and implement new products and opportunities.
Participates, initiates, and assists in research projects and consultation with department leadership.
Coordinates and/or conducts, revises, and implements orientation programs.
Serves as liaison with other educational institutions involving respiratory and nursing students.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program