Respiratory Clinical Educator, Full TIme, 10 Hour, Days
Apply Now Hospital Name PIH Health Whittier Hospital Location Whittier, California Job Type Full-Time/Regular Job ID 27749PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Under direction of the V.P. of Respiratory Care Services, the Respiratory Clinical Educator will coordinate the design, planning, evaluation, and integration of clinical education and professional development activities as to maintain consistent standards of evidence-based practice and competencies in the delivery of appropriate patient care across all age-specific populations in the area of Respiratory Care. Respiratory Clinical Educator will function as an educator, a consultant, leader, researcher, and resource to respiratory staff, nursing, and physicians on the PIH Health Whittier Hospital campus and will be responsible for ensuring the competency and consistency of clinical practice.
Required Skills
·Principles and methods of adult education
·Refined and effective writing and communication abilities
·Strong clinical competence in all acute areas associated with respiratory
·Expertise in clinical performance as demonstrated in respiratory procedures and modalities
·Knowledge of pathophysiology of common and complex respiratory disease processes
·Independent performance
·Supports department leadership by demonstrating effective leadership, and conflict resolution skills
·Ability to plan, organize, implement, and monitor changes in practice
·Basic computer skills including PowerPoint and Excel
·Ability to analyze various sources of outcome data
Required Experience
Required:
·Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy
·Current CA Registered Respiratory Therapist
·Minimum 5 years clinical experience in Critical Care and Emergency areas
·Evidence of continuing education and self-development
·Demonstrate teaching ability in formal and informal settings
·Current American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Member
·Current California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) Member
·Current BLS Certification
·Current PALS Certification
·Current ACLS Certification
·Adult Critical Care Specialist (within six months)
·LA City Fire Card (PHGSH Only)
Preferred:
·Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred
·Certified Asthma Educator preferred
Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V
Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
50.00-73.00
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90602