Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT) | Part-Time | Various Schedule Options Job Listing at Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID D8C97BB3-AA47-4DA9-8AEE-515DC771FC6E)

Description

Instruct Respiratory Therapy students in the clinical setting in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of semesters.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
• Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.  Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
• Review student success rates and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals.  Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.  Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, field trips and visits to therapy clinics.
• Prepare lectures, labs and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise students with Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Respiratory Therapy students.

 The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Associate's degree. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Respiratory Therapy.
• Three (3) years of experience as a hospital/clinical respiratory therapist.
• One (1) year of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.
• Current respiratory therapy and teaching licenses, certifications or other designations as required by local, state or federal laws to work in the field.
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer skills.

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