Respiratory Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the respiratory therapy department. Oversees the provision of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services for patients with respiratory disorders. Being a Respiratory Therapy Director develops and implements respiratory care services in accordance with the policies of the hospital and the directives of the medical staff. Monitors patient progress and treatment plans. Additionally, Respiratory Therapy Director manages departmental budgets and reports, and maintains department records and statistics. Requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Respiratory Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: Director of Clinical Education
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible to the Program Director for the integration of clinical education with didactic education including: DCE is responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the RT program. This includes but not limited to: supervision of student-related clinical instructor activities; scheduling and maintenance of records pertaining to student clinical assignments; and maintain student files relative to completion of clinical requirements. The purpose of the Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education is to insure clinical sites for the educational experiences of the respiratory therapy students. It is the responsibility of the DCE to prepare the students for their clinical experience.
Additionally, the DCE has faculty responsibilities including student advisement, classroom and clinical teaching, and evaluation of student clinical competence.
Functions:
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12 month full-time contract.
Benefits: Southeast Arkansas College provides options for health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and offers a choice of retirement plan options with employer contributions ranging from 10% to 14% depending upon the plan selected. The College also provides a tuition waiver for the employee and dependents.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
The Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education must have knowledge of the respiratory field and the clinical application of the classroom knowledge.
The Respiratory Therapy DCE must have problem solving skills with critical thinking a major component of his/her ability.
Organization and time management skills are required.The knowledge and skills of computer applications have become an essential component of performing the duties required of the Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education.
Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Hold a valid RRT credential from an accredited respiratory care program. Recent teaching experience at a CoARC accredited program.
Applicant Deadline: Interviews will begin immediately. Applicant to start as soon as possible.
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