What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Instructor (RRT) position at Pima Medical Institute?
Instruct Respiratory Therapy students in the clinical setting in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of semesters.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
- Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
- Review student success rates and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
- Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
- Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, field trips and visits to therapy clinics.
- Prepare lectures, labs and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- Assist and advise students with Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Respiratory Therapy students.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
