Clinical Educator - Respiratory Care

Job Description
Additional Information About the Role Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital. BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! Full-time Hours - 7am - 3:30pm Shifts - Days 1 Holiday per year Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Physical Therapy Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Develops and presents educational programs that increase or reinforce knowledge and critical thinking in respiratory care. Develops programs and learning methods for staff in the use of new equipment, reviews current modalities. Coordinates the orientation of new staff. Provides guidance for staff members involved as mentors and evaluates general effectiveness of orientation program. Coordinates student related activities, pairs student needs with staff for shadowing and training. Works to support positive student experiences. Supports manager in development of quality improvement activities. Responsibilities Trains and orients new employees. Conducts initial assessment of competency during employee's department orientation. Performs all duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Manages key programs to support education needs of clinical staff. Implements and maintains quality improvement activities. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience 2-5 years Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity EmployerQualifications
Role Purpose Develops and presents educational programs that increase or reinforce knowledge and critical thinking in respiratory care. Develops programs and learning methods for staff in the use of new equipment, reviews current modalities. Coordinates the orientation of new staff. Provides guidance for staff members involved as mentors and evaluates general effectiveness of orientation program. Coordinates student related activities, pairs student needs with staff for shadowing and training. Works to support positive student experiences. Supports manager in development of quality improvement activities. Responsibilities Trains and orients new employees. Conducts initial assessment of competency during employee's department orientation. Performs all duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Manages key programs to support education needs of clinical staff. Implements and maintains quality improvement activities. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience 2-5 years
Responsibilities
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Physical Therapy Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies.