Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: February 13, 2021

Job Description:

Direct the educational activities of the Respiratory Therapy Program develop and manage the approved curriculum and design the teaching schedule.

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.

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