Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator/ Instructor

LED FastStart • Schriever, LA

12d • $57,332 - $77,083 • Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a critical part in preparing future respiratory therapists through high-quality clinical, laboratory, and classroom education. By guiding students, supporting faculty, and strengthening clinical partnerships, you will help ensure graduates are well-prepared to provide exceptional patient care and meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or a related field, with current enrollment in-or a commitment to enroll in-a bachelor's program and complete it within two years of hire.
• At least four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including a minimum of two years in clinical respiratory care.
• At least two years of teaching experience as: Faculty in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program; or A clinical instructor or preceptor for students enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current, unrestricted state respiratory therapy license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the program's clinical education component in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Recruit, orient, evaluate, and develop clinical affiliates, instructors, and preceptors.
• Visit clinical sites regularly to monitor student progress, clinical experiences, and instructional quality.
• Assign, supervise, guide, and evaluate students in clinical learning experiences.
• Teach assigned lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses using engaging, student-centered methods.
• Facilitate critical thinking, professional judgment, and clinical readiness.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, laboratory modules, instructional materials, assessments, and grade records in accordance with approved curricula and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and improve student laboratory experiences, including equipment, supplies, technology, safety, and housekeeping.
• Provide timely feedback, academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and referrals to support student success, retention, and completion.
• Maintain accurate student files, clinical records, assessment data, and program documentation.
• Support curriculum development, program review, continuous improvement, accreditation, and effectiveness assessment.
• Recruit, orient, mentor, and support full-time, adjunct, and clinical faculty.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, advising, progression, readmission, transfer, retention, and withdrawal activities.
• Serve as an advisor and mentor for the Student Respiratory Care Association.
• Build relationships with healthcare employers and community partners to support clinical education, employment opportunities, and workforce development.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings, college events, professional development, committees, recruitment activities, and other college initiatives.
• Maintain current respiratory therapy credentials, licensure, professional knowledge, and teaching expertise.
• Uphold College and LCTC policies, accreditation standards, legal requirements, and a culture of respect, inclusion, professionalism, and student-centered service.
• Meet all instructional, office-hour, communication, reporting, professional development, and attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible hours
• Additional stipends for director duties & summer assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree