Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

Purpose

Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of the Respiratory Care program. The Program Director will be an integral part of the student educational experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE); A master's degree is preferred.
• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
• Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program upon hire.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require some travel
• Indoors, environmentally controlled
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and timeliness
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program
• Provides leadership and conducts necessary administrative functions for the effective operation of the Respiratory Care Program
• Coordination and formation of policies affecting the Respiratory Care Program.
• Responsible for the management and disbursement of the Respiratory Care budget
• Recommends and/or approves expenditures and book approval/orders for the Respiratory Care Program.
• Responsible for the development and evaluation of the Respiratory Care Program curriculum.
• Participates in the evaluation of student progress.
• Coordinates the preparation and approval of agreements with clinical agency. Prepares reports as required.
• Maintains records for completion of Respiratory Care Program 5-yr Review (Fort Hays Tech | North Central).
• Participates in recruitment procedures and coordinates the admission procedures for the Respiratory Care Program and the college.
• Maintains communication with appropriate professional organizations and attends meetings as required, representing the college and the program.
• Maintains current knowledge of rules and regulations governing the program. Initiates, organizes, and maintains an advisory committee for the program. Conducts faculty meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining program accreditation and all reports necessary
• Supervises/Evaluates the Respiratory Care Program faculty members.
• Engage in Advising & Student Support:
• Engage in professional development
• Demonstrate professionalism and customer Service
• Serve as the Department Chair
• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to the supervisor
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to Fort Hays Tech | North Central's Mission, Vision and Values
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction or the President

Compensation

• 190 Day Position
• Compensation based on experience
• Sick Leave
• Medical Benefits Package
• 125 Benefit Package
• KPERS

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must apply online at .

Questions should be directed to Lois Hanel at ..., Search Liaison, at .... Position open until filled.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE