Part Time Clinical Instructor-Respiratory Therapist, Hartford or Springfield Clinical Sites

The Clinical Instructor for the respiratory care program must have active credentials through the (NBRC) National Board of Respiratory Care as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and is supervised by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and/or Department Chair of the Respiratory Care Program.  He/she has an overall responsibility for supervising Respiratory Care students in the clinical setting.

Specific job responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to respiratory students and instructs students in principals and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to respiratory care.
• Will be required to take up to but no more than five students.
• The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education is responsible to schedule and facilitate student rotations to specialized units: PEDI, NICU, REHAB, PFT, as it correlates with the curriculum.
• The Clinical Instructor is responsible to direct and assist the student to any specialized units within the hospital when they are rotated.  
• Supervises respiratory students while performing patient care.
• Exhibit a positive professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
• Utilize positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates competency in instructional and evaluation methods.
• Provides a positive role model for students.
• Maintain records of student's clinical experiences and performance as prescribed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policy.
• Participates in planning daily clinical curriculum.
• Cooperates with medical and nursing personnel in evaluating and improving teaching and respiratory practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the college and the clinical site.
• Instructs and guides respiratory students in specialized respiratory activities, such as therapy of medical, surgical and/or pediatric patients and those with chronic illnesses.
• Report any and all issues and concerns related to student progress to the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education as soon as possible.
• Is responsible for evaluating and documenting student's clinical competency for each clinical procedure as outlined in the clinical lab book each semester. 
• Evaluate student progress weekly through verbal feedback and written weekly performance evaluations.
• The instructor will work within the respiratory care program, under the supervision of the Academic Clinical Coordinator, with a dotted line report to the Dean of the School of Health and Department Chair.
• The instructor must demonstrate the ability to respond to and work with diverse and varied student populations and support the mission of the College.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited institution.  
• Must have current critical care experience, 3 years minimum.
• Must have current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Must be a current member of AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care).
• Must be current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred current (ACLS) Adult Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Must have current Connecticut Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license.
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a level one trauma center.
• All candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must have a flexible schedule, including ability to work evenings and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties normally performed in a classroom/lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, sit, climb, walk and reach overhead as needed. 

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:  

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary:  $50.00 per hour.  Days and Evening clinical rotations
Benefits:  No, Part Time Position 
Union:  MCCC
Grant Funded:  No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.  

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu