Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Care

Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Plainfield

General Description: Clinical Instructors responsibilities include the supervision and evaluation of clinical lab and/or patient care experiences as assigned by Director of Clinical Education

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students.
• Direct students to clinical situations, which would provide students with opportunities to meet goals and objectives, increase skills and pass competency evaluations.
• Supervise student's skill practice and clinical patient care.
• Ensure accurate and safe skill performance by students; correct and remediate as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe practice environment.
• Complete assigned competency rating forms and review with students.
• Utilize evidence-based principles of current respiratory practice for clinical experience.
• Adhere to professional standards and legal guidelines of practice.
• Consult with the Director of Clinical Education regarding observed student behavior, attitude, and skills that are unacceptable such as: Content or skill weakness in a given area. Behavior or attitude problems which, in the opinion of the clinical instructor, is counter-productive to Respiratory Care and patients Lack of technical competence.
• Be a role model demonstrating responsible and professional Respiratory Therapist behavior.
• Attends scheduled department staff meetings.
• Participate in on-going training as assigned by Director of Clinical Education to ensure inter-rater reliability
• Document student progress and competency using the Trajecsys® Clinical Management Tracking software; maintain privacy of all passwords and student information· Participate in semester end clinical and laboratory proficiency testing. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: An Associate in Science degree or Respiratory Care is required or an Associate's degree with the general education requirements needed to become a Respiratory Therapist. Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as required by the state of New Jersey is required. Member of AARC is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of three years clinical respiratory experience required. Teaching experience is preferred

Competencies and Skills Required: Minimum of three years clinical respiratory experience required. Teaching experience is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position's duties are normally performed in a medical facility, acute care hospital or other healthcare setting based on the activity/competency scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand and/ or walk for an extended period in a clinical patient care setting. Some travel required.