Faculty - Respiratory Therapy, Director of Clinical Education (201 Days)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Division
Academic Affairs
Job Number
1645
Description
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic
initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must be
responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences, including
organization, administration, continuous review and revision, planning for and
development of locations for evolving practice skills, and general
effectiveness of clinical experience. The DCE coordinates students' clinical
assignments, ensures clinical site compliances are met, maintains clinical
related documentation, and verifies students' clinical performance. The DCE
also serves as a point of contact for the clinic site. The DCE is expected to
maintain consistent communication with clinical educators, preceptors, and
trainers and make regular visits to the sites where students are being
trained. The DCE is also responsible for all aspects of the clinical preceptor
education training and assessment process. The DCE will assume other
responsibilities within the program such as administrative duties and
instruction in the classroom, laboratory and in clinical sites. This position
is a full-time faculty appointment with program administrative duties.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify
opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a
willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and
inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or
delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Have regular and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and
clinical affiliates at all locations.
Coordinate and schedule clinical assignments.
Establish clinical onboarding process to all clinical sites.
Serve as a point of contact for clinical facilities and partners.
Communicate and work with clinical preceptors and clinical staff in a
cooperative, professional manner.
Monitor student performance routinely at clinical sites throughout the
semester.
Evaluate the effectiveness and progression of the clinical experience.
Maintain clinic related documentation according to the Commission on
Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) standards and requirements.
Adhere to CoARC accreditation standards and policies.
Ensure there are sufficient and a variety of clinical sites for students
according to CoARC.
Responsible for the clinical preceptor education training and assessment
process.
Effectively organize, teach, and revise course work in accordance with
syllabi, including various delivery formats, methods, work schedules, and
locations.
Assist the Program Director with curriculum planning and development of
courses.
Assist the Program Director with accreditation site visits and annual
reports.
Work with the Program Director to ensure that student clinical exposures
are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education.
Participate in program advisory committee meetings.
Evaluate and report student performance and progress.
Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek
information about developing trends and ideas.
Participate in departmental and college-wide meetings and activities.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts
differences.
Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner
with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and
the community we serve.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with students,
colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and
written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer
technology.
Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership
and organizational skills.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to
describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance
expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as
assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%)
standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and
viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%)
sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an
agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required
Documentation of Bachelors/Master's degree and transcripts from accredited
institution.
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 of experience teaching for a CoARC-
accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member
or a clinical instructor/preceptor.
Hold a valid RRT credential and current Iowa state license or is eligible
to obtain.
Able to operate and demonstrate equipment required to perform the duties
of a respiratory therapist.
Critical Care experience.
Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program. Must be completed
within twenty-four (24) months of the appointee's assumption of the
position.
BCLS certification.
AARC membership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree
Experience teaching at the college level.
Advanced credentials such as ACCS, NPS, AE-C, etc.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes
all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of
applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic
information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran
status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the
policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood
Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids,
IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: [email protected] or the director
of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C.
Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL
60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: [email protected].
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Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by
an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a minimum of four
(4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two
(2) years in clinical respiratory care?
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No
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Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
https:// www. kirkwood.edu
