Respiratory Care Provider Instructor

Respiratory Care Provider Instructor

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Respiratory Care Provider Instructor to provide support for our government customer in Cincinnati, OH.

Description Of Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the site director. Plans, develops and delivers didactic, simulation, and hands-on lesson plan curricula as required.
• Provide high-quality academic and hands-on instruction aligned with military and civilian air transport standards, including patient stabilization, aeromedical evacuation procedures, and in-flight critical care management.
• Will be assigned to a specific role when on the course which is for the entire week with scripted responsibilities.
• Shall be responsible for the development and delivery of respiratory therapy training, ensuring students gain competency in the following areas:
• Aerospace Physiology & Altitude Medicine:
  Educating students on barometric pressure changes, hypoxia risks, gas expansion effects, and other physiological challenges in air transport medicine.
• Emergency Airway Management & Ventilation:
  Training students in advanced airway techniques, ventilator management, and adapting mechanical ventilation for altitude changes.
• Pulmonary Function Testing & Blood Gas Analysis:
  Teaching students how to interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results in flight conditions, adjusting oxygen therapy accordingly.
• Aeromedical Equipment & Flight Adaptations:
  Demonstrating setup, calibration, and operation of critical care transport ventilators, monitors, and oxygen systems used in military and civilian transport aircraft.
• Cardiac & Pulmonary Resuscitation in Transport:
  Conducting resuscitation training, including external cardiac compression and emergency intervention while transporting (or while en route).
• Preparing students for rapid patient evacuation scenarios, including adapting care in combat zones, disaster response, or humanitarian missions.
• Engage in peer review and professional development, participating in simulated aeromedical evacuation exercises and continuing education programs.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards in aeromedical education, ensuring proper handling of medical equipment in flight conditions and adherence to military transport protocols.
• Create and maintain lesson plans, educational objectives, and instructional materials in accordance with USAF CCATT guidelines.
• Provide instruction using medical simulation equipment and high-fidelity manikins to replicate in-flight scenarios.
• Support evaluation of student competencies via written exams, practical demonstrations, and oral evaluations.
• Participate in curriculum review boards and incorporate current evidence-based clinical practices into training content.
• Demonstrate best practices for respiratory monitoring, patient stabilization, and ventilator function during altitude changes and decompression.
• Participate in after-action reviews and quality assurance initiatives post-training exercises or real-world missions.
• Advise the program Medical Director and/or Course Director on best practices for respiratory patient packaging, oxygen utilization, and disaster medical response.
• Maintain accurate documentation of course delivery, student attendance, grades, and performance metrics.
• Attend regular staff, administrative, and planning meetings with the Government's medical training staff and contribute to curriculum planning initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Degree/

Education/Certification:

• Possess and maintain an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in any U.S. state or territory.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and hold either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. (No patient care).

Required

Skills And Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in acute care settings, with at least two (2) years in critical care.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Shall complete the Basic Instructors Course (BIC) within 60 days of hire, then complete 60…