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Apex Informatics lists this Clinical Educator opportunity in white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title : RT Clinical Educator
Department : Clinical (Non-Nursing) Respiratory Therapy
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator is responsible for clinical guidance, leadership, and competence of the staff. They will assess education needs of the Respiratory staff, ensure yearly competence, and oversee performance improvement initiatives for the department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviours
2. Acts as a clinical resource person for staff in the day-to-day activities of the department
3. Assists Director in oversight of PI activities of the department
4. Identifies educational deficiencies, determines causes, and collaborates to resolve them.
5. Provides expert assistance in unusual or critical/emergent situations involving life support equipment, decisions, and actions.
6. Develops, maintains, and provides annual competency for staff.
7. In collaboration with the Director, develops an annual education plan for the department. Reviews and becomes familiar with current trends impacting Respiratory Care, both locally and globally. Plans and develops educational skills and competencies to address these issues.
8. Provides respiratory care- related educational opportunities as needed to other departments, such as nursing.
9. Develops and coordinates orientation for all new respiratory therapists.
10. Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
• Must be a graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Therapy Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Must hold a current BLS/CPR, NRP, and ACLS certifications
• Must have a fundamental and advanced knowledge of respiratory equipment and therapeutic modalities, interventions, outcomes, and side effects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
Core Competencies
• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively teach professionals at all levels. Should show good planning, organizational, and prioritizing skills. Must be detail oriented. Should show good judgment and have the ability to work independently.
Worksite address
white plains, NY, 10606, US
Who can apply
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