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Director of Clinical Education - Respiratory Care

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE -
Pine Bluff, AR

Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Working with respiratory therapy patients
RRT
NRP Certification
PALS Certification
Faculty collaboration
BLS Certification
Academic institution experience
ACLS Certification
Budget planning
University teaching experience
State-specific respiratory therapist license
Classroom experience
BLS Instructor Certification
Classroom Teaching
RCP License
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) training instruction

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must provided effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program. The DCE is responsible to the Program Director (PD) for the integration of clinical education with didactic education. The DCE is responsible for preparing students for clinical experience. This includes but is 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. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions:

Management of the program's clinical activities include organization, development, and administration of the clinical curriculum; planning for, acquisition of, and communication with, locations needed for development of evolving practice skills;
Maintains clinical affiliation agreements and/or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs);
Secures clinical sites and scheduling/coordination of student clinical practicums and lab hours;
The DCE must have frequent, regular, and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all program locations;
The DCE must be available and accessible to students and clinical faculty when program students are engaged in clinical coursework;
Ensure that appropriate supervision/assessment of students is available at all clinical sites;
Ongoing assessment of the overall effectiveness of the clinical training for all students;
The DCE must work with the PD to ensure that student clinical exposures are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education.
The DCE will assume other responsibilities within the program (administrative, teaching in the classroom and the laboratory) or as determined by the PD.
Develop and implement processes that reduce inconsistency among individuals who perform clinical evaluations;
Prepares and submits reports and statistics to the program director, administration, and appropriate outside agencies;
Acquisition and maintenance of the clinical laboratory equipment and supplies;
Attend local, state, and national respiratory educational conferences and meetings to earn Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE)) for credential and licensure maintenance;
Attend respiratory program meetings, divisional meetings, professional development meetings, respiratory program pinning and graduation ceremonies;
Serve on college-wide committee(s);
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

The DCE must have knowledge of the respiratory field and the clinical application of the classroom knowledge.
The DCE must have problem solving skills with critical thinking a major component of his/her ability.
Organization and time management skills are required.
Computer applications skills.
Knowledge of HIPPA and Patient Confidentiality Laws.
Knowledge of FERPA Laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Valid RRT credential from an accredited respiratory care program.
Current Arkansas State Medical Board License for Respiratory Therapy.
Four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
Two (2) years’ experience teaching in an CoARC accredited respiratory care program as an appointed faculty member or a clinical preceptor.
Interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with faculty, staff, students, university administration, affiliating agencies, and the community.
Analytical skills necessary to help develop sound budgets and policies and evaluate all aspects of the Respiratory Therapist program.
Certification and Instructor credentials in BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

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).
Recent teaching experience at a CoARC accredited program.

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 15% depending upon the plan selected. The College also provides a tuition waiver for the employee and dependents.

Applicant Deadline: Interviews are to begin immediately. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Procedure:

All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online applications. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

Cover Letter
Resume
College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.

All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program, and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.

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