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Job Description

The Allied Health School (AHS) Educator is responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in various allied health fields. This role involves the development of educational programs that accounts for diverse learning styles aligned with student demographics and learning methods, revising the curriculum to align with current industry standards ensures course curriculum aligns with accreditation standards and ensures academic excellence and professional readiness in the dynamic healthcare landscape. The AHS Educator is responsible for ensuring the delivery and teaching of the material as well as maintaining administrative components of education system including grading, reviewing polices & creating testing standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates and revises orientation manuals, course materials, lectures, and tests to ensure curriculum incorporates evidence based practices and meets accreditation and standards as well as medical center expectations. Implements and reviews program policies and procedures in partnership with the AHS Program Director.
• Independently develops and teaches introductory & core courses in their area of specialization. Responsible for developing courses for online instruction and multiple technologies while supporting a diverse population of learning needs. Develops learning modules, hands on activities, assessments and multimedia content that address various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.). Continually assess the effectiveness of instructional methods and adjusts as needed.
• Advises and teaches students, leads lab skill demonstrations, practice & testing of students. Provides guidance and support to students to ensure they meet learning objectives and are prepared for professional certification.
• Responsible for the planning and oversight of student clinical rotations across CSMC affiliate locations and periodically evaluates the quality, contribution and appropriateness of all clinical preceptors participating in clinical instruction. Directs and advises students on developing research and advancing knowledge in their field of specialty through in-person teaching and training. Maintains ongoing communication with medical center staff as to clinical schedules and status of student experience.
• Serves on educational committees and participates in the broader development of the Allied Health School and disciplinary committees.
• Responsible for the organization, administration, review & maintenance of performance and educational records on all students within the AHS clinical program.
• In collaboration with the AHS Program Director may assists with recruiting new students, screening applications, and interviewing potential students for the training program.
• Responsible for the organization, administration, review & maintenance of performance and educational records on all students within the AHS clinical program.
• Performs other education or technical related duties as assigned by the AHS Program Director or the clinical or technical department leadership team.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining skills in adult and pediatric general ward therapy RT procedures including set up, monitoring of free flow O2 therapy systems bland aerosol systems; medicinal aerosol systems; volume expansion techniques/devices; bronchial hygiene techniques/devices; CPR ; Management of Adult Ventilator Systems including setup/monitoring of continuous invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator systems, specialty gases and related monitoring and supportive adjuncts used on adult patient populations including arterial puncture for blood gas analysis.
• Identifies & cultivates opportunities for students to participate in research, publication and white papers for case studies.
• Maintains skills in Newborn and Pediatric Ventilator Systems including setup/management of: continuous invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator systems, specialty gases and related monitoring and supportive adjuncts including Capillary Heel Stick Venipuncture for infant blood gas analysis.
• Maintains skills in performance of Emergency Department RT procedures: Set-up/monitoring of Adult and Pediatric Invasive and Non-invasive ventilator systems and adjuncts.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field.
• 6 years Clinical experience as a licensed and credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• 2 years Acute care experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or physician (MD or DO) in clinical respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, anesthesiology, healthcare administration, healthcare research, or a related field aligned with the degree conferred.
• 2 years Experience in training, educating, and mentoring respiratory care students in didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.

Required Licenses Upon Hire:

• RCP State License: Must hold a current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the State of California and maintain licensure at all times.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Must have a current and active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and keep it valid at all times.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Must have a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS): Must hold a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Must have a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field or Doctorate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field preferred.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred. 
• Certified by American Medical Technologist as an Allied Health Instructor (AHI).