Associate Instructional Assistant, Respiratory Care

Department: Respiratory Care

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Program Director, Resp. Care

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6483

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible 8:30am - 5:00pm, some evenings, flexible

Job Description:

Summary

Provides academic support to respiratory care program students. Works directly with students assisting in one -on-one, small groups, and classroom settings. Supports the Program’s objectives and initiatives as directed.

Essential Functions

• Directly supervises Respiratory Care Program students in the Respiratory Care Program homework/practice labs ensuring adherence to lab rules, policies and procedures
• Ensures that the lab provides a safe learning environment
• Assists in the development of educational action plans
• Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
• Works with and/or demonstrates various types of audio-visual materials, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used in an instructional program
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of program students
• May supervise Work-Study students and Student Assistants
• Visits classes or consults with faculty as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care technology from an accredited academic institution, recognized by the USDE
• Current State of Ohio license and RRT credential verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience as an RRT
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of respiratory care concepts with the ability to apply in various situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and counseling
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Collaboration
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Pediatric/neonatal clinical experience
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with
• hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
  
  

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 08, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $20.00/ hour. If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.