Respiratory Therapy Educator

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Educator (RE) utilizes innovation flexible solutions evidence-based practice and effective operations for establishing an environment that transforms professional growth role competence and proficiency in team members specialty.

What you will do

• Develops innovative learning approaches for coordination facilitation conduction and evaluation of orientation competency and in-service programs

• Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment

• Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates each staff member on use

• Participate in the development of specialty and generic Respiratory policies/procedures

• Collaborate with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs and support

• Mentor team members to focus on professional growth and development

• During times of no scheduled education and training or as operational needs requires The RT educator may perform normal duties as a staff RT

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy program and Bachelors degree in a healthcare field required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care

• Prior teaching experience preferred

• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required

• Demonstrated project management experience required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days

• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive people-centered compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.