Respiratory Therapy Educator

Home of the Innocents • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Home of the Innocents is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Educator to lead clinical training and competency development for its respiratory care team at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, a pediatric skilled nursing facility serving medically complex children and young adults. The educator connects clinical expertise with team readiness by designing and delivering hands-on training, facilitating skills labs, onboarding new respiratory staff, and partnering with department leadership to prepare team members to care for residents.

The position manages the Simulation Lab, coordinates the training calendar, supports the learning management system, and collaborates with colleges and universities on student clinical rotations. Training topics include ventilator management, airway care, and blood gas management. The role also supports Skills Validators and helps foster engagement, connection, and retention among new team members.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is primarily day shift, with flexible scheduling to support training across multiple shifts. Occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel to community or partner sites may be required.

Requirements

• Unencumbered, active Respiratory Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in acute care or long-term care.
• Current CPR/BLS for healthcare providers and CPR/BLS Instructor Certification; instructor training is provided by the employer.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles to develop and deliver effective clinical training.
• Strong computer proficiency in learning management systems and electronic documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Pediatric or complex care experience, including tracheostomy and ventilator management.
• PALS and/or NRP certification.
• Experience in clinical education, staff development, or academic partnerships.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver competency-based respiratory therapy training, including orientation, in-services, skills labs, CPR/BLS instruction, and Just-in-Time training for ventilator management, airway care, and blood gas management.
• Train and support Skills Validators so team members demonstrate evidence-based competence within their scope of practice.
• Manage the KCC Simulation Lab and maintain the training calendar and team member training database in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education.
• Partner with colleges and universities to support student clinical rotation experiences.
• Serve as the LMS champion for KCC by creating content, training staff, and optimizing platform use across departments.
• Onboard new KCC team members to foster engagement, connection, and retention.
• Coordinate training to support team readiness across multiple shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life coverage.
• Generous leave time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• CPR/BLS Instructor Certification provided by the employer.
• Training and certification opportunities.
• Mission-driven, trauma-informed work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed