The Allied Health School (AHS) Educator is responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in various allied health fields. This role involves the development of educational programs that accounts for diverse learning styles aligned with student demographics and learning methods, revising the curriculum to align with current industry standards ensures course curriculum aligns with accreditation standards and ensures academic excellence and professional readiness in the dynamic healthcare landscape. The AHS Educator is responsible for ensuring the delivery and teaching of the material as well as maintaining administrative components of education system including grading, reviewing polices & creating testing standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates and revises orientation manuals, course materials, lectures, and tests to ensure curriculum incorporates evidence based practices and meets accreditation and standards as well as medical center expectations. Implements and reviews program policies and procedures in partnership with the AHS Program Director.
• Independently develops and teaches introductory & core courses in their area of specialization. Responsible for developing courses for online instruction and multiple technologies while supporting a diverse population of learning needs. Develops learning modules, hands on activities, assessments and multimedia content that address various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.). Continually assess the effectiveness of instructional methods and adjusts as needed.
• Advises and teaches students, leads lab skill demonstrations, practice & testing of students. Provides guidance and support to students to ensure they meet learning objectives and are prepared for professional certification.
• Responsible for the planning and oversight of student clinical rotations across CSMC affiliate locations and periodically evaluates the quality, contribution and appropriateness of all clinical preceptors participating in clinical instruction. Directs and advises students on developing research and advancing knowledge in their field of specialty through in-person teaching and training. Maintains ongoing communication with medical center staff as to clinical schedules and status of student experience.
• Serves on educational committees and participates in the broader development of the Allied Health School and disciplinary committees.
• Responsible for the organization, administration, review & maintenance of performance and educational records on all students within the AHS clinical program.
• In collaboration with the AHS Program Director may assists with recruiting new students, screening applications, and interviewing potential students for the training program.
• Responsible for the organization, administration, review & maintenance of performance and educational records on all students within the AHS clinical program.
• Performs other education or technical related duties as assigned by the AHS Program Director or the clinical or technical department leadership team.
• Master’s Degree in applicable field required.
• 5 years of Clinical and/or technical experience in hospital setting required.
• 3 years of teaching, Precepting and/or mentoring experience required.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining skills in adult and pediatric general ward therapy RT procedures including set up, monitoring of free flow O2 therapy systems bland aerosol systems; medicinal aerosol systems; volume expansion techniques/devices; bronchial hygiene techniques/devices; CPR ; Management of Adult Ventilator Systems including setup/monitoring of continuous invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator systems, specialty gases and related monitoring and supportive adjuncts used on adult patient populations including arterial puncture for blood gas analysis.
• Identifies & cultivates opportunities for students to participate in research, publication and white papers for case studies.
• Maintains skills in Newborn and Pediatric Ventilator Systems including setup/management of: continuous invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator systems, specialty gases and related monitoring and supportive adjuncts including Capillary Heel Stick Venipuncture for infant blood gas analysis.
• Maintains skills in performance of Emergency Department RT procedures: Set-up/monitoring of Adult and Pediatric Invasive and Non-invasive ventilator systems and adjuncts.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field.
• 5 years of demonstrated ability training and independently functioning in all shift-specific, adult care subspecialty patient services offered by CSMC Respiratory Care Service.
• 1 year of experience & knowledge of adult learning theory, educational technology & methodology.
• 1 year of experience in developing and implementing educational programs. Broad base of knowledge related to clinical practice, evidence based practice and supporting an infrastructure focusing on front line/bedside staff member involvement

Licenses and Certifications

• RCP State License: Must be currently licensed by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Current BLS certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Current PALS required to work in the Emergency Department.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS): Current ACLS certification current & valid at all times
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Registered Resp Therapist: RRT current & valid at all times
• Allied Health Instructor (AHI): Certified by American Medical Technologist as an Allied Health Instructor (AHI)

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field. Doctorate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Education or related Field