Clinical Coordinator - Respiratory Therapy

Compensation:

$65,000 - $68,000 dependent upon experience

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E21

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time position of Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Therapy.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite campuses of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.
 
San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.
 
San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
 

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:
 

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences, including organization, administration, continuous review and revision, planning for and development of locations (with appropriate supervision) for evolving practice skills, and general effectiveness of clinical experience.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Develops assigned course curriculum, including objectives, pre- and post-tests, lesson plans, exams and assignments; performs direct teaching/demonstration of respiratory therapy skills; facilitates hands on learning in the classroom, laboratory or field setting.
• Updates course material annually based on collaborative program evaluation results and current RT advances.
• Maintains and submits course records consistent with college and accreditation standards.
• Manages all aspects of the clinical component of the RT program.
• Maintains a sufficient number of clinical sites to assure timely student placements.
• Maintains and updates contracts, memoranda of understanding, and other documentation necessary to support fieldwork sites.
• Advocates, develops and documents collaborative links between the academic program and clinical sites, including regular contact and supervision of students on site; collaborates with preceptors to design experiences which enrich the relationships between academic and clinical education.
• Maintains records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and CoARC guidelines.
• Facilitates student progression in clinical sites to include counseling for difficulties, remediation, and evaluation of professional behaviors.
• Submits final grads to the enrollment office.
• Participates in assigned college committees.
• Maintains professional board certifications and licensures; maintains active memberships in professional organizations; remains informed of current trends in the profession.
• Completes required continuing education.
• Performs related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree Required with ability to obtain bachelor's degree within 2 years of hire. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• The successful candidate must hold a professional license or certification as required by the state.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• All candidates are subject to a Criminal Background Investigation prior to any offer of employment.
• The successful candidate must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program within one year of employment, unless they can verify that it has been completed.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered . Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• Licensure Documentation (Required
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.