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Porter and Chester Institute Adjunct Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor - UMASS Hospital in Altoona, Pennsylvania
UMASS Memorial Medical Center (UMASS Hospital)
The Respiratory Therapy program is based out of our Altoona, PA campus, but this position will assist with precepting students for the program in UMASS Memorial Medical Center only.
Clinical instructors provide primary supervision of students during clinical activities. They must be a resource to students at all times, review all documentation and maintain two ‐ way communications throughout the assigned shift with the student. Clinical Instructors must also utilize instructional methodology consistent with YTI Career Institute’s learning model to the levels and needs of individual students that will ultimately cause students to develop employable skills leading them to jobs that are commensurate with student ability and employer expectation .
Teaching experience is NOT required; training provided
Our Faculty members …
Have high energy level and ability to engage students
Have excellent presentation skills
Learn our practice and strategies quickly
Receive and respond to ongoing training, development, and feedback
Mentor and help guide students of all levels achieve their best
Position Requirements:
Must be a current Registered Respiratory Therapist currently working at UMASS Memorial Medical Center
3+ years work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current license in Massachusetts as a RCP
RRT Certification required
Associates Degree from an accredited CoArc program
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great interpersonal skills
About our company:
YTI Career Institute, a subsidiary of Porter and Chester Institute, is a leading trade school for over 75 years and adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With campus locations throughout Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.