What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Educator - South - Full Time position at CoxHealth?
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1662 Respiratory Admin
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
The Respiratory Educator assumes responsibility for coordinating, teaching, and evaluating various educational programs as assigned. Position incumbent embodies process and systems thinking and problem solving abilities. The Educator will operate independently and will interact with many disciplines and levels of staff/leaders in the organization. Educator will demonstrate a commitment to the development of others and be a positive change agent. Engages with others through effective communication and teamwork. Person should exemplify life-long learning through personal responsibility and ongoing self-growth and development. Will be assigned a workload distribution as needed in order for operations to run smoothly. Work demands may require flexibility in hours, days of the week, and location. The Educator is a professional resource for the Respiratory Care team at all CoxHealth hospitals.
Education
▪ Provides care as appropriate to age of population served
▪ Able to manage multiple assignments/manage projects
▪ Demonstrates initiative and proactive practices
▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office
▪ Ability to utilize educational framework
▪ Emphasis on safe care delivery; Emphasis on quality outcomes; Emphasis on education/ evidence-based research
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
▪ Possess assessment and critical thinking skills.
▪ Possess in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
▪ Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
▪ Able to communicate effectively to act as a professional resource to the health care team.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory
▪ Required: RRT credential from the NBRC
▪ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training will vary within the areas in which you are assigned:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1662 Respiratory Admin
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
The Respiratory Educator assumes responsibility for coordinating, teaching, and evaluating various educational programs as assigned. Position incumbent embodies process and systems thinking and problem solving abilities. The Educator will operate independently and will interact with many disciplines and levels of staff/leaders in the organization. Educator will demonstrate a commitment to the development of others and be a positive change agent. Engages with others through effective communication and teamwork. Person should exemplify life-long learning through personal responsibility and ongoing self-growth and development. Will be assigned a workload distribution as needed in order for operations to run smoothly. Work demands may require flexibility in hours, days of the week, and location. The Educator is a professional resource for the Respiratory Care team at all CoxHealth hospitals.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Required: Two years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist
▪ Provides care as appropriate to age of population served
▪ Able to manage multiple assignments/manage projects
▪ Demonstrates initiative and proactive practices
▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office
▪ Ability to utilize educational framework
▪ Emphasis on safe care delivery; Emphasis on quality outcomes; Emphasis on education/ evidence-based research
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
▪ Possess assessment and critical thinking skills.
▪ Possess in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
▪ Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
▪ Able to communicate effectively to act as a professional resource to the health care team.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory
▪ Required: RRT credential from the NBRC
▪ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training will vary within the areas in which you are assigned:
- Obtain PALS within 365 days of hire for working in the Pediatric floor and in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Obtain ACLS within 365 days of hire for working in critical care unit
- Obtain NRP within 365 days of hire for working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)