Education:

Associate degree (baccalaureate preferred) from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required.   

Licensing Requirement:

The Clinical Coordinator must:

A.) Hold a valid RRT credential and current North Carolina state license;

B.) Have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years’ in clinical respiratory care; 

C.) Has a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching for an accredited respiratory care program either an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

Knowledge and Skills: 

Minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and two years of clinical respiratory care.

• The clinical coordinator should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade professional instruction and administrative competencies.
• Have the ability to operate and demonstrate all equipment required to perform the duties of a respiratory therapist.