Director of Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy

Director of Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy

Working Title Director of Clinical Education in Respiratory Therapy

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Department

Department School of Health Sciences

General Summary

The Director of Clinical Education ( DCE ) is responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences offered to students enrolled in our respiratory care programs, including organization, administration, continuous review, and revision, planning and development of clinical experience locations (with appropriate supervision) for evolving practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences. The DCE will work in collaboration with the program director and department head on all Respiratory Therapy (RT) program initiatives, including training students and faculty, coordinating the RT labs, designing training materials, coordinating projects, furthering best practices among students and faculty, and representing the RT initiatives within the College and externally.

Specific Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fulfill the responsibilities of Director of Clinical Education as specified in the Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice document of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Assist the Director of the Respiratory Care Program in academic and administrative matters.
• Organize and teach courses as assigned by the Director of the Respiratory Care Program and the Dean of Health Sciences to align with CoARC and NBRC objectives/learning outcomes.
• Promote excellence in teaching and service by setting high standards of academic and professional performance.
• Evaluate and report student performance and progress and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a liaison between the clinical affiliate sites and facilitate public relations with hospitals in Texas.
• Supervise the clinical faculty and prepare clinical rotation schedules at the primary clinical affiliate hospitals. This includes maintaining consistent communication with all clinical faculty.
• Manage and maintain instructional equipment for student or laboratory use.
• Actively serve on program, department, and College committees.
• Maintain communication with other respiratory care professionals regionally and nationally through membership with the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Engage in professional development activities and seek information about new trends and ideas.
• Together with the department head and the administrative personnel, coordinate and participate in recruitment strategies to enhance or maintain student enrollment.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of college, clinical affiliates, and any other state, federal or accrediting agency mandates.
• Provides student support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES

• Technical and Professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Achievement of technical and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities is high in position-related areas; demonstrates curiosity and keeps current with trends in areas of expertise.
• Communication Skills
• Effectively listens, speaks, observes, and empathizes while showing appropriate assertiveness, confidence, and respect. Communicates concepts, ideas, needs, and feelings with appropriate tone, clarity, volume, and non‑verbal cues for each situation. Demonstrates understanding of differences communicating through face‑to‑face interactions, phone conversations, and written / digital communications.
• Work Standards
• Sets high standards of performance for self, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; work demonstrates a high degree of excellence and accuracy.
• Teamwork and Engagement
• Participates as an active member of the team and works towards common goals; builds positive relationships in the workplace and participates in learning and social functions.
• Organizational Alignment
• Models the behaviors expected of all employees including an adherence to the mission, vision, values, and core themes of the organization, high levels of mutual respect, emotional maturity, professionalism, communication, and a drive…