Laboratory Instructor, Respiratory Care

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus:

Plainfield

General Description:

The Respiratory Care Laboratory Instructor will support the course instruction that is conducted by the full-time and adjunct faculty members.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Laboratory Instructor include, but is not limited, to:

• Assisting with College lab instruction in assigned courses.
• Demonstration of appropriate psychomotor skills.
• Supervision of students' skill practice.
• Correction of inaccurate or unsafe skill performance by students.
• Evaluation of critical skill performance.
• Reporting to course faculty on student performance.
• Assisting with proper equipment and supply maintenance.
• Participate in semester end clinical and laboratory proficiency testing.
• Document student progress and competency using the Trajecsys Clinical Management Tracking software; maintain privacy of all passwords and student information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Active NJ license in the Respiratory Care required.
• Must meet State and/or National guidelines for program implementation in the discipline.
• Current BLS certification required.

Experience:

3 years previous experience in clinical, laboratory or classroom settings and working with students.

Competencies and Skills Required:

3 years previous experience in clinical, laboratory or classroom settings and working with students.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work may require long periods of standing.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.