Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires and positions
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Provides Educational offerings and programs within the Respiratory Care Department and also effectively meets the learning needs of the hospital staff, patients, and the community. Plans, implements and evaluates in-services, orientation, staff development activities, certifications, safety programs, skills training, and continuing education offerings in collaboration with hospital administration, the hospital wide education committee, and hospital personnel for the improvement of patient care. Promotes the professional development of individual hospital personnel through educational guidance and promotion of participation in educational offerings. Participates in community and patient education activities. Working Relationships: The Clinical Educator is responsible to the Manager of the Respiratory Care department. She/He will collaborate with other members of the health care delivery team, such as directors, clinical nurse specialists, nursing staff, other hospital department staff, new graduates, faculty, physicians, and medical representatives. Daily contact is with co-workers, hospital staff, medical staff, patients, families, visitors and general public.
Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesMust be able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs., sit, walk, stand extensively and be able to perform fine and gross motor skills. Physical coordination, mobility, verbal articulation, vision, and learning must be easily performed. May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids regularly, as well as other hazardous waste materials. Must be able to tolerate environmental temperature fluctuations. May be exposed to radiation, toxins, dust, cytotoxins, and/or poisonous substances. May be exposed, periodically to physical injury, burns, noise, and some electrical hazards. Must also be able to walk, stand extensively, bend, stoop, squat, visually discriminate close objects, hear and distinguish normal sounds. Licensed Respiratory Therapists are qualified to perform respiratory care procedures as evidenced by education, training, experience and competency assessments. Preceptor supervision will be required during onboarding and orientation. The therapist should be able to independently carry out all respiratory therapy procedures at completion of orientation. Critical care competencies may require additional education and training (i.e. intubation, arterial line insertions) Once these competencies are completed the employee is able to independently perform the proceduresOther duties as assigned by management.Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
An associate degree with extensive educational experience.
Experience in educational and/or staff development is needed.
Required Licensure and Certifications
RESP-LIC:KY;
CRT
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Maintains yearly designated competencies.