Respiratory Care Therapist Instructor - CSTARS-Cincinnati

Respiratory Care Therapist Instructor - CSTARS-Cincinnati

Location

The Center for The Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)-Cincinnati                                                                                                    University of Cincinnati Medical Center                                                        3188 Bellevue Avenue                                                                               Cincinnati, OH 45219

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
• Clearance Requirements: Tier 1 Background Investigation - National Agency Check with Law and Credit Check, and fingerprints. (Standard Form 85).
• Estimated Compensation: $55.00 per hour.
• Type of Employment: 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: 15 September 2026 – 14 May 2027 (Option to Extend Services)
• Employee Paid Group Benefits Offered: Health/Dental/Vision.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Summary of Services:

The Respiratory Care Therapist Instructor will support the instruction for physicians, nurses, and medical technicians, including airworthy medical equipment, a table of allowances/supplies, and implementation of the joint trauma system.

Working Hours

The Respiratory Care Therapist Instructor's working hours will be between 0730 and 1630, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, unless the Contracting Officer Representative stipulates otherwise. Although the schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Hold either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. (No patient care).
• Possess and maintain an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in acute care settings, with at least two (2) years in critical care.
• Current certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Complete the Basic Instructors Course (BIC) within 60 days of hire, then complete 60 instructor hours to be qualified.
• Must be able to lift > 50 pounds and human patient simulation equipment from one room to another, as well as work in low-light, high auditory volume environments, and differing weather conditions, simulating actual aeromedical evacuation missions.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Prior military or CCAT aeromedical evacuation experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the site director.
• Plans, develops, and delivers didactic, simulation, and hands-on lesson plan curricula as required.
• Provide high-quality academic and hands-on instruction aligned with military and civilian air transport standards, including patient stabilization, aeromedical evacuation procedures, and in-flight critical care management.
• Will be assigned to a specific role when on the course, which is for the entire week, with scripted responsibilities.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of respiratory therapy training, ensuring students gain competency in the following areas:
• Aerospace Physiology & Altitude Medicine: Educating students on barometric pressure changes, hypoxia risks, gas expansion effects, and other physiological challenges in air transport medicine.
• Emergency Airway Management & Ventilation: Training students in advanced airway techniques, ventilator management, and adapting mechanical ventilation for altitude changes.
• Pulmonary Function Testing & Blood Gas Analysis: Teaching students how to interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results in flight conditions, adjusting oxygen therapy accordingly.
• Aeromedical Equipment & Flight Adaptations: Demonstrating setup, calibration, and operation of critical care transport ventilators, monitors, and oxygen systems used in military and civilian transport aircraft.
• Cardiac & Pulmonary Resuscitation in Transport: Conducting resuscitation training, including external cardiac compression and emergency intervention while transporting or while En-route.
• Preparing students for rapid patient evacuation scenarios, including adapting care in combat zones, disaster response, or humanitarian missions.
• Engage in peer review and professional development, participating in simulated aeromedical evacuation exercises and continuing education programs.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards in aeromedical
• education, ensuring proper handling of medical equipment in flight conditions and adherence to military transport protocols.
• Create and maintain lesson plans, educational objectives, and instructional materials in accordance with USAF CCATT guidelines
• Provide instruction using medical simulation equipment and high-fidelity manikins to replicate in-flight scenarios.
• Support evaluation of student competencies via written exams, practical demonstrations, and oral evaluations.
• Participate in curriculum review boards and incorporate current evidence-based clinical practices into training content.
• Demonstrate best practices for respiratory monitoring, patient stabilization, and ventilator function during altitude changes and decompression.
• Participate in after-action reviews and quality assurance initiatives post-training exercises or real-world missions.
• Advise the program Medical Director and/or Course Director on best practices for respiratory patient packaging, oxygen utilization, and disaster medical response.
• Maintain accurate documentation of course delivery, student attendance, grades, and performance metrics.
• Attend regular staff, administrative, and planning meetings with the Government's medical training staff

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).