Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

4d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Instructor is responsible for providing active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, acting as a professional and academic role model, and committing to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. The position delivers high-quality instruction, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. This is a substitute instructor position for the Garden Grove campus.

Requirements

RCP License required. Must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB).
Must hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) — required for California licensure (except for those who earned the CRT prior to January 1, 2015)
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), from a regionally accredited institution.
Four years minimum experience working as a RRT
Current BLS/CPR certification
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of respiratory therapy instruction (required)
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Able and willing to: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Able and willing to: Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Able and willing to: Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Other duties as assigned