Program Director, Respiratory Care

Job Description : SUMMARY

SUMMARY

Providesprogram manager support on temporary basis for the Respiratory Care program.May also provide didactic instruction and supervision of clinical coursecontent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides ongoing review and analysis of all program activities, ensuring compliance with CoARC standards in collaboration with the Associate Dean and the Director of Clinical Education / Preceptor
• Oversees the communication among all Respiratory Care Program adjuncts and tutors
• Coordinates meetings with hospital administration
• Assists with clinical visits to University Hospitals-based sites
• Primary contact for Respiratory Care students
• Supports open labs for student success
• Assists Associate Dean, Health Careers with upcoming self-study
• Assists the Associate Dean, Health Careers with budget planning
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or healthcare related field

Significant related experience may substitute for education

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and a valid Ohio Respiratory Care license
• Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience as a RRT with at least two years’ experience in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching in an accredited Respiratory Care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor
• Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations
• Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Background Check to include fingerprinting, social security number trace, county record search, state search, and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records
• Must provide proof of required immunizations as specified at :

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of clinical and / or didactic education concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve conflicts
• Ability to travel to various clinical sites
• Ability to organize and coordinate large amounts of data
• Ability to promote student success
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Ability to initiate, administer, assess, and document the clinical education component of the program
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
• Ability to works accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICALCOMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality of Work

VERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Time Utilization

PERFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

• Master’s Degree in Respiratory Care or healthcare related field
• Significant related experience may substitute for education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job.

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands / fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.
• However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing inconjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away fromthe worksite
30+ days ago