Job Details

Under general direction manages the clinical staff education program at ANMC; develops and presents classroom training to improve staff effectiveness in health service delivery. The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Performs respiratory therapy assessments according to Department procedures. Administers respiratory treatment in various modalities for acute and chronic respiratory illness as prescribed by the medical staff for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. Ensures delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures. Instructs, orients and recommends respiratory care and procedures to medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students. Mechanical Ventilation and oxygen support systems: Perform set-up, monitoring, assessment of equipment/pt. interface and makes appropriate changes. Recognizes abnormal changes and immediately notifies physician. Maintains secure and patent airways and performs nasal, nasotracheal, endotracheal and oral suctioning. Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews tests with peers. Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers. Maintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests and treatments performed. Provides patient education and instruction and answers questions and explains procedures. Maintains competency and certification on all current and new procedures and equipment related to delivery of respiratory care. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and workspace. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair. Assesses training needs; designs, develops, implements, evaluates and revises clinical education programs; consults with staff to define needs and suggest solutions. Delivers training for clinical staff utilizing appropriate training methods, adult learning concepts and facilitation skills. Assures that training programs are results-oriented and return value to the organization. Reviews changes in clinical technology, procedures, program services and policy-mandated courses; develops revised training content to meet new objectives; updates training content and schedule. Researches, analyzes and evaluates new training materials. Develops, improves and updates course content and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training programs and materials. Prepares, administers, and scores tests; maintains necessary records on students to support credentialing and accreditation. Maintains comprehensive database and related documentation for clinical staff attendance at mandated training programs. Researches files to obtain requested information, insert additional data, and check accuracy of documents. Counsels students and provides special help as needed. Participates in committee and program development work to assist in coordinating training methods and techniques. Compiles, analyzes, and updates statistical information, reports; tracks informational trends, and training costs. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maintain necessary professional skills Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Knowledge of training theories and methods to develop training programs.  Knowledge of instructional program design, including the development of lesson plans.  Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective presentation techniques.  Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in patient treatment, and the use of medical equipment.  Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.  Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.  Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.  Skill in organizing and maintaining records and related training documentation.  Skill in researching, analyzing and evaluating new training materials.  Skill in evaluating healthcare issues, and making recommendations based on observations.  Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.  Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION An Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Progressively responsible professional workrelated experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-supervisory – Five (5) years of clinical care experience in area of specialty which demonstrates leadership skills and ability to work within a team environment, effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, data analysis and research interpretation skills, and computer/word processing skills. One (1) year of pediatric and neonatal experience. One (1) year supervisory experience. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION  Must be Registered as an RRT by the NBRC and remain active with all credentialing requirements.  Current Basic Life Support card required.  Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred at hire date, but must achieve within six-months of hire.  Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred at hire, but me be achieved within six months of hire,  Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred at hire, but must be achieved within six months of hire.  Adult Critical Care Specialist preferred but must be achieved within one year of hire. PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY CLINICAL EDUCATOR PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION  Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System. PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Adult Critical Care Specialist ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be willing to learn new skills to assist or fill in for staff. Flexibility with assignment and schedule on a day to day basis. WORKING CONDITIONS The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:  Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.  ANMC is not a latex free facility; an employee should expect to work in an environment where latex may be present. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of training theories and methods to develop training programs.  Knowledge of instructional program design, including the development of lesson plans.  Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective presentation techniques.  Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in patient treatment, and the use of medical equipment.  Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.  Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.  Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.  Skill in organizing and maintaining records and related training documentation.  Skill in researching, analyzing and evaluating new training materials.  Skill in evaluating healthcare issues, and making recommendations based on observations.  Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.  Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.