Clinical Coordinator - Respiratory Care Program at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary / Basic Function:

JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Coordinator for the Respiratory Care Program is responsible for, but not limited to, mentoring clinical preceptors, and serving as the primary point of contact between the clinical affiliates and the program, making required visits to clinical sites, and scheduling students for clinical assignments to ensure educationally sound experiences. The Clinical Coordinator is also responsible for teaching of Respiratory Care courses. This position will report to the Program Director for Respiratory Care.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for clinical competency, scheduling, and monitoring of Respiratory Program clinical courses.


• Didactic instruction/clinical coordination and instruction in the clinic as needed


• Evaluate and ensure effectiveness of clinical experiences


• Provide clinical instruction and document the evaluation/progression of clinical performance/competencies


• Develop a regular schedule for visiting clinical affiliates


• Be available for students/clinic educators during all clinical hours


• Serve as liaison between college and clinical agencies


• Serve the community through learning projects with students and other college constituent groups


• Maintain current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress


• Participate in LIT faculty program development programs, marketing, and departmental meetings


• Meet deadlines for evaluation and documentation of student performance as required, and in compliance with college, state, CoARC, and SACSCOC standards


• Participate in the programmatic/college accreditation process and all necessary assessment processes


• Evaluate student progress through examinations and observations of performance


• Actively support student success through examinations and observations of performance


• Work cooperatively with the Program Director and clinical preceptors to complete and update clinical evaluation tools, handbooks, and clinical curriculum


• Maintain clinical education documents including records of student performance and competency procedures


• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts.


• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.


• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.


• Adhere to policies and procedures contained in TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual


• Travels to approved LIT training sites as needed


• Perform related duties as required

Physical Requirements:This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine; frequently move items and equipment typically found in Respiratory Care environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a health-related field


• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license


• Minimum of 4 years' experience as an RRT with at least 2 years' experience in clinical respiratory care


• Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or a as a clinical preceptor for students of such programs


• Proficiency in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising


• Current knowledge and current practice of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic and Respiratory Care Procedures


• Willingness to complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training if not already completed

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed CoARC Key Personnel Training

Salary:

Commensurate

EEO Statement:

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

LIT's
Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest, Room 128, at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-839-2032 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/2018

Open Date:

03/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

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