Program Coordinator PRN - Respiratory Therapy Education

                    

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Job Title

Program Coordinator PRN - Respiratory Therapy Education

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Nursing Education-Nursing Institute

                      

Job Code

D99711

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm/4:00pm-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Program Coordinator PRN - Respiratory Therapy Education

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

In this position, you will manage the professional staff development of Respiratory Therapy personnel and prepare them to provide a high level of care for patients through the ongoing curriculum development and coordination of educational activities. You will be responsible for Respiratory Therapy student activity and coordinating educational offerings for other allied health professionals. 

This is a PRN position. Caregivers in this role will cover various shifts of about 4-12 hours per week. Includes some Saturdays.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Manage the professional staff development of Respiratory Therapy personnel and prepare them to provide a high level of Respiratory care for patients. 
• Develop and implement programming to enhance and upgrade the cognitive and technical skills of all Respiratory Therapists and enable them to function in a clinical role on the nursing units by providing appropriate Respiratory care. 
• Develop curriculum for enterprise-wide integration activities, including standardizing orientation and on-boarding for new Respiratory Therapists. 
• Facilitate State of Ohio continuing education for Respiratory Therapists, including maintaining records for continuing education programs, administering programs, communicating availability of programs within and outside the institution. 
• Manage the Department of Respiratory Therapy Internship program, high school shadowing and senior project programs. 
• Manage affiliation contracts and activities of Respiratory Therapy students from area colleges of Respiratory Therapy, including introductory and advanced Respiratory Therapy practice experiences for all CCHS Hospitals. 
• Represent the Department of Respiratory Therapy on the Allied Health Education Council and other appropriate committees as directed by the Director of Respiratory Therapy. 
• Perform duties of the Respiratory Therapist positions, as needed. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care 
• Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure 
• Internal candidates: Three years of in depth knowledge of Respiratory Therapy educational needs in a large tertiary care medical center and two years experience as a Respiratory Therapist 
• External candidates: Minimum of six years experience in hospital Respiratory Therapy, including a minimum of three years of clinical experience and in depth knowledge of Respiratory Therapy educational needs in a large tertiary care medical center 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Education, or Business  
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist certification 

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