Clinical Instructor - Respiratory Therapy Adult Services

Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant Medical Center

Vidant Medical Center is a 900+ bed Level-1 Trauma Center, regional referral hospital and is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health. We serve as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Vidant Medical Center provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient services to more than 1.4 million people in 29 counties. But it's in our work environment that you'll find our sense of family and closeness that permeates everything we do.

Position Summary

Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care and the Respiratory Care Supervisor the Clinical Instructor performs as the key resource person for Respiratory Care students. Coordinates student assignments based on student need and completion of lab checkoffs provided by the school. Keeps Supervisor and preceptors well informed in advance of student issues and requirements. Liaison between the department, the school and student activities. Teaches, directs, evaluates, leads and supports the policies and procedures of the department for all patient age groups.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for American Heart Association 
• Associate or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Three years clinical experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• One year experience precepting students and /or new employees.
• Active status with NBRC. Active License by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.

Other Information

• Full time (Adult Sevices)
• Nights

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.   Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.