Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
The Respiratory Educator (RE) utilizes innovation, flexible solutions, evidence-based practice, and effective operations for establishing an environment that transforms professional growth, role competence, and proficiency in team members specialty.
What you will do
Develops innovative learning approaches for coordination, facilitation, conduction, and evaluation of orientation, competency, and in-service programs
Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment
Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates each staff member on use
Participate in the development of specialty and generic Respiratory policies/procedures
Collaborate with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs and support
Mentor team members to focus on professional growth and development
During times of no scheduled education and training or as operational needs requires, The RT educator may perform normal duties as a staff RT
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in respiratory therapy program and Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care
Prior teaching experience preferred
NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required
Demonstrated project management experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time 40hrs M-F days
Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.