Director of Clinical Education - Respiratory Therapy

Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director (PD), the Director of Clinical Education (DCE), is responsible for assuring effective clinical instruction for students and Clinical Instructors. The DCE will enforce campus policies as related to the student clinical skills manual and other institutional policies and procedures.

Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $85,000 - $98,000 annually.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and develop program policy and the clinical manual during program review
2. Work with college DCE’s to standardize the clinical skills manual during the program review
3. Supervise Clinical Instructors to assure compliance with campus policies related to Carrington standards
4. Assume the role of acting PD for administrative meetings, Advisory Committee meetings in the absence of PD
5. Assist the PD as needed with Advisory Committee Meetings, Program Reviews, entering attendance, completing grade sheets for Clinical Instructors, students, and facilities
6. Collaborates with public and community agencies.
7. Provide a written report of student comments obtained from rotation evaluation, and personal comments for program requirements
8. Schedule clinical rotation including posted student shifts, times, and rotation dates
9. Schedule Clinical Instructors assuring support for students while assigned to facilities
10. Secures new clinical sites.
11. Visit clinical locations to observe students; to ensure that students are not exceeding their scope of services, related to the students’ level of training
12. Assures Clinical Instructors are maintaining accurate records of time, destination and progress; provides documentation when requested
13. Monitor mileage records
14. Coordinates clinical practice to didactic and curricular standards and theory
15. Work with Director to schedule lectures and case study presentation ‘s and provide support to classroom instructor as needed
16. Observe and evaluate Clinical Instructors according to Carrington College policies
17. May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.
18. Assist with Carrington campus retention and attendance policies

Academic
1. Prepares lesson plans relative to course of study; develops or assists with development of curriculum
2. Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes
3. Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning
4. Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels
5. Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities
6. Maintain student academic and performance records in the system provided
7. Assure students conform to campus expectations
8. Attend required faculty, staff or operational meetings as determined by need or directive; communicates student difficulties to supervisors and/or educational administration
9. Promote a positive role model to students; promotes a positive image to the public relative to campus programs and pursuits
10. Assess student progress, makes suggestions for improvement; assures accessibility and availability for students while in designated clinical sites
11. Communicate progress and/or student difficulties to program faculty in a timely manner
12. Maintain awareness for student safety, building and resource security, and hazards prevention; reports unsafe or suspicious activities to supervisors in a timely manner
13. Maintain equipment and consumable supplies; communicates equipment and supply needs to the Program Director
14. Perform other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

Integrity and Ethics - Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
 

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept