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JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Educator develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive plan for meeting the educational needs and to provide educational support to the Respiratory Care staff, other healthcare providers, and patients. MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: · Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation programs for assigned employees and other employees as appropriate. · Collaborates with the Program Manager, Supervisors, and Respiratory Care staff to assess the learning needs and competencies. · Develops, implements, and evaluates in-service programs utilizing adult learning theory, and appropriate teaching and evaluation modalities/methods with programming. · Develops, implements, and evaluates patient education programs as needed to support staff. · Coordinates and participates in educational joint ventures with the Respiratory Care Programs in the community · Actively participates in and promotes the development of self and others. · Maintains clinical and educational competence to include direct patient care when necessary/appropriate. · Practices and promotes patient/family advocacy and assists in the maintenance of ethical practice. · Practices, promotes and participates in positive guest and peer relations. · Participates in and promotes quality improvement activities and research activities. · Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability. · Adheres to internal controls established for department. · Performs related duties as required. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field. · Five years of experience in respiratory care at the registered therapist level · Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) · Current licensure by the Texas Department of Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) · Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). EQUIPMENT: Standard and specialized respiratory care patient care equipment, related supplies, and mechanical devices. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: · Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area. · Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. · Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. · Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. · Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. · Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. · Shift work may be required. · Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. · May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. · May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by a designated Executive Director and/or Clinical Administrator. OTHER: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.  ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY | |||||||||||||
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