Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Supervise the activities of the respiratory staff. Prepare teaching assignments.* Determine, establish and implement respiratory therapy department goals.* Teach and evaluate conduct according to school policies. Prepare daily lesson plans according to prescribed syllabus. Administer tests to evaluate student progress and record results.* Advise students on conduct according to school policies. Maintain organized and up to date records. Plan department teaching schedules and supervise instruction directly.* Provide counseling to students. Recommend students for admissions, probation and termination.* Support the appropriate professional association through participation in seminars and conferences.* Monitor departmental budget and expenditures. Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program.* Seek methodologies for student success in respiratory therapy program.* Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new text.* Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the respiratory therapy program.* Assist in interviewing and recruiting prospective faculty.* Plan and conduct department staff meetings. Plan and direct annual Advisory Board meeting.* Maintain all CAHEEP and CoARC records and prepare annual reports. Prepare CoARC self-study as needed.* Order supplies and maintain equipment as needed.* Perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapy Instructor.The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Baccalaureate degree from an academic institute accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).* 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 the specialty field.* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.* Four (4) years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist of which at least two (2) year must include experience in clinical respiratory care.* Two (2) years of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program, either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.* Must hold current license, certification or other designation as required by local, state or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field.* Verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer skills.#ID1

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