Respiratory Educator - Respiratory Care at Glens Falls Hospital

The Impact You Can Make 
Team Impact

the Respiratory Therapist Educator Coordinator provides expertise in respiratory care practice and professional development across all patient care settings—including critical care, emergency care, acute care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, and outpatient services. Responsibilities may vary depending on the individual's area of expertise and departmental needs. Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Care and Patient Transport, this position functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, advocate for respiratory therapy professional development, champion of evidence-based practice, and partner in clinical transitions.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities

• Organizes, manages, and evaluates respiratory orientation, competency programs, and continuing education programs, assuring successful completion at planned intervals.  Ensures that education programs are evidence-based and comply with regulatory requirements including documentation of competency.
• Assesses educational needs, conducts education programs, and validates staff competence.
• Partners with Nursing Leadership in the education for the Clinical Transition Programs to facilitate Graduate/Registered Nurse transition into clinical practice. 
• Provides consultation and on-going support to Graduate/Registered Nurses in assigned service line departments through Glens Falls Hospital’s ANCC accredited with distinction Nurse Residency Program.
• Reviews and revises orientation/competency documents as required. 

Education/Accredited Programs

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 3 years of clinical experience required, preferably in an acute care setting. 

• 3 years of classroom/clinical teaching experience preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by previous experience 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Respiratory Therapist License

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (preferred)

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (preferred)

   

Skills/Abilities

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles
• Demonstrated ability to teach individuals and groups of learners.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and professionals of all disciplines.
• Ability to develop broad concepts into practical applications.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $35.06 to $52.59 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.


 

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.