Respiratory Therapy Educator - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing and coordinating direct staff education, indirect patient education, orientation training and development of curriculum and individual learning plans and monitoring staff. Memorial Hermann is committed to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. We value our employees and believe that when they feel cared for, heard, and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations. Join us to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care, required
• Current State of Texas RCP license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five (5) years of critical care experience, preferred
• ACLS highly preferred
• ACCS highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital activities
• Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates educational needs that are appropriate to target population.
• Facilitates and coordinates individual learning plans.
• Promotes team approach to healthcare delivery; facilitates effective patient education at the service level; evaluates effectiveness of patient care.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of services.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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