Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care Program, St. Luke's College of Health Sciences

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The Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care Program is responsible for the clinical activities and personnel associated with the operation of the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy Program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for assisting in the creation, management, and processes of Program standards according to Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc)

• Supports program outcome goals and continuously works toward overall outcome improvement\

• Assists in development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the Respiratory Therapy Program and ensures compliance of students and faculty. Participates in the SLUHN annual review of policies and procedures to assure currency of program curriculum and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Assists in creating, coordinating, and evaluating course descriptions, syllabi, and objectives. Maintains grading system and student development goals

• Develops and teaches assigned courses

• Assists with oversight of accreditation site visits, assessments, and records

• Fosters and maintains relationships with all clinical sites, Respiratory Therapy Managers, Clinical Specialists, Clinical Instructors, and faculty

• Responsible for creating clinical rotations and placement of students

• Responsible for assisting in the operation of the capital financial budget of the Program

• Assists the Program Director in evaluating and justifying faculty staffing needs. Directly involved in the hiring process of the Program faculty

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 6 hours a day. Standing up to 4 hours a day. Walking up to 4 hours a day. Continually use of fingers and hands to manipulate objects. Lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral and depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required. Hold current Respiratory Therapy license. Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

3 years’ experience as a staff respiratory therapy required. Leadership experience preferred.

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