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Are you a licensed clinician with a passion for patient training? Join us as a contracted Clinical Patient Trainer and help patients live healthier lives with their respiratory therapy devices from Hillrom.
As a Clinical Patient Trainer, you will help patients learn to use a variety of Hillrom respiratory therapy devices. Whether in their homes or in a clinic setting, you will be a key player in helping to improve their respiratory health and quality of life. And as a key part of our team, you’ll also share your expertise with Hillrom sales representatives and account executives to help us bring these therapies to even more patients.
How Will You Help?
In this part-time, contracted position, you will become an expert on the latest respiratory health products from Hillrom. Then you will bring your knowledge and clinical experience directly to patients, helping them with:
- Training on their Hillrom respiratory therapy devices
- Education on how to get the most from their therapy
- Device setup and ongoing follow-up to help ensure success
What Will it Take?
First and foremost, you’ll need a passion for educating patients on how to thrive with respiratory therapy. The following qualifications will also help:
- Graduation from an accredited respiratory care, nursing or physician assistant program
- Current, active license in your state of practice
- Ability to work independently and flexibly to accommodate patient schedules
- Previous clinical experience in acute care, related therapies or home care/DME training preferred
Have another job or need flexible hours?
No problem. This part-time, contracted position gives you the flexibility to set your own schedule and work around your other responsibilities and interests.
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) Therapy
Our Volara™ System is a 3-in-1 therapy combining Continuous Positive Expiratory Pressure (CPEP), Continuous High Frequency Oscillation (CHFO) and nebulizer in one system.
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)
Our HFCWO solutions — including The Vest® Airway Clearance System and Monarch® Airway Clearance System — help dislodge mucus from bronchial walls and move it to larger airways, where it can be coughed or suctioned out.
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
Non-Invasive Ventilation
By helping to ease shortness of breath, our Life2000® Ventilation System can help promote ambulation and activity — and slow the progressive spiral of COPD.
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
Cough Simulation
Our Synclara™ Cough System helps clear mucus from the upper airways of people who have difficulty coughing on their own.
What Therapies and Products Will You Support?
Connectivity
The Connex® App and Health Portal works with select Hillrom airway clearance therapies to help patients and clinicians stay informed on therapy progress and make better treatment decisions together.
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What does it mean to be a Contract Trainer for Hillrom?
keyboard_arrow_downA contract trainer is a licensed professional who instructs and trains patients on how to use the Hillrom devices prescribed by their physicians. Contract Trainers train only on Hillrom devices, and they represent Hillrom as an extended member of the community. They provide general product information, training and patient education for the specific device each patient uses. Hillrom Contract Trainers are paid per training as contracted, external employees.
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Are background checks required for Contract Trainers if they are not Hillrom employees?
keyboard_arrow_downWhile Contract Trainers are not Hillrom employees, background checks are required per Hillrom policy.
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Are Contract Trainers required to have an active licensure to train Hillrom patients?
keyboard_arrow_downActive Contract Trainers are required to maintain licensure for the state in which they practice. They must also update their personal/professional records in accordance with laws and regulations for each accreditation body based on licensure and State Board of Medical Practice bylaws.
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Are Contract Trainers required to maintain liability insurance?
keyboard_arrow_downSome states require liability insurance based on the geographic location and CHAP requirements. Additional information on these requirements will be provided during your interview process.
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Are Contract Trainers required to cover a certain geographical territory?
keyboard_arrow_downContract Trainers can travel within a radius of up to 120 miles, or within a two-hour block. This is determined by patient zip codes and the trainer’s licensure.
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What training will be provided to Contract Trainers prior to working with Hillrom patients?
keyboard_arrow_downTrainers are required to learn about Hillrom products via an online training platform. In addition, a Clinical Sales Specialist, an Account Executive and a Clinical Training Manager will work with you to ensure you have the education and competency to provide an exceptional training experience for our patients and caregivers.
Meet Your Teammates
Why do they enjoy working with Hillrom?
“I have been a Hillrom trainer for over 15 years and it’s as exciting today as it was when I first started! I enjoy working with Hillrom patients of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, and their families. It has been gratifying to see how patients respond to therapy and know that their health will be improved by Hillrom equipment.”
— Marketa Bradley, RRT
“Being a trainer for Hillrom allowed me to expand my experience as a respiratory therapist. Going into patients’ homes creates a special trust and bond one cannot explain. It is very satisfying professionally to help patients improve their quality of life in their own home environment.”
— Gerry Stivender, RRT
“I have learned so much from patients and families through being a Hillrom trainer. Their stories have really provided me a touchstone of what should be important in life. Having the privilege to go into someone’s home environment and see the challenges they may face with therapy is a huge advantage as opposed to only seeing them in the hospital.”
— Tracy Anderson, CRT
Let’s Connect
If this sparks your passion, complete this form to start the conversation. We look forward to advancing connected care with you.
