Part-time Clinical Specialist, Respiratory Care II

Part-time Clinical Specialist, Respiratory Care II

Location: TJC Central Campus Job Type: Part-Time Regular Job Number: 202500017 Department: Respiratory Care Opening Date: 11/19/2025 Number of Months: Part-Time

Description Benefits Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

About the Position The Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Care II is a part-time position that reports to the Department Chair of Respiratory Care. The position facilitates orientation and clinical settings for respiratory care students, equipping them with the skills necessary for success in the field. This is a part-time position and is subject to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitates hospital orientation for respiratory therapy students.
• Collaborates with the academic institutions course coordinator to plan course content, objectives, and learning activities.
• Coordinates student respiratory therapy clinical experiences in collaboration with respiratory therapy educators and preceptors.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluation of students, in coordination with assigned preceptors.
• Coordinates and conducts clinical conferences with students to meet the educational objectives of the course.
• Participates in direct patient care activities to maintain clinical competence.
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses effects of these medications, and documents administration promptly per policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides assistance and consultation to preceptors for problem-solving and implementation of course objectives.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop goals and objectives for education and training programs as assigned.
• Supports efforts in professional respiratory therapy practice quality and outcomes activities.
• Maintains and reports on outcomes data related to the assigned program.

Competencies

• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Design/Instruction
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Professionalism in an Education Setting

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Individual Contributor
• Work Environment: Hospital setting, with extended length shifts and after-hours and weekend work required
• Physical Demands: Prolonged walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50lbs, and repetitive motion
• Travel Required: Yes- 20%
• If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Who You Are

• Required Education: Associate of Applied Science degree in respiratory care from a CoARC-accredited program.
• Required Experience: 3 years of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting.
• Required Credentials/Licensures: Respiratory Care Practitioners License issued by the Texas Medical Board, Registered Respiratory Therapist with The National Board for Respiratory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at the position level.
• Preferred Credentials/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), and Neonatal and Pediatric Specialist (NPS).

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

• This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Additional Information

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
• This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Retirement

• Part-Time Retirement: Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.

Other Benefits

• JTC Event Attendance: Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
• Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.
• Library Use: Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.
• Fitness Facility Use: Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer

• These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

Employer

• Tyler Junior College
• Address: 1390 S Baxter Ave
• Tyler, Texas, 75701
• Phone: (903) 510-2419
• Website: http://www.tjc.edu