Overview:

Direct coordination of respiratory care educational services for the department and the community.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain educational programs for staff
2. Acts as an affiliate faculty member for respiratory schools
3. Serve as liaison between respiratory care services and other departments in education and clinical issues.
4. Oversee orientation and new onboarding employees
5. Assist with training in infection control and other educational programs
6. Serve as an RRT in the workload as needed

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy Required

Work Experience

• 5 years clinical experience Required and
• 2 years specialty of Clinical Education Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Georgia State License Upon Hire Required
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing
2. Handle multiple priorities and deadlines
3. Team building
4. Skill in Microsoft Office applications
5. Ability to teach within the area of expertise
6. Ability to work with providers, administrative, and clinical staff to achieve departmental goals

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital