Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT) - Temporary - 40 hours per week

Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Monday - Friday - Day Classes
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and materials for semesters.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Monitor students' attendance 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 a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
• Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate students' performance 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 the 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.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or training from an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Respiratory Therapy OR
  • A minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for instructors not graduates from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in a hospital/clinical Respiratory Therapy.
  • One (1) year of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program is preferred.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.
  • Current license, certification, or other designation required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.

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