Bronchoscopy Lab Specialist
About The Position
In addition to meeting Respiratory Therapist Level III or IV requirements, the Bronchoscopy Lab Specialist assists providers with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies for outpatients and inpatients in the operating room, endoscopy lab, or at the bedside. The role coordinates bronchoscopy-based pulmonary clinical research studies at SMHCS and collects data for review by Bronchoscopy providers under the direction of the SMHCS Pulmonary Council. The specialist serves as a technical expert connecting providers, the Pulmonary Council, the Respiratory Care Services Director, and patients. The position leads the Bedside Bronchoscopy Team, including management of team competencies and training, and supports scheduling and communication with providers, endoscopy, and anesthesia. It maintains and manages bronchoscopy equipment, oversees proper cleaning and compliance with regulatory requirements for bronchoscopy lab therapists and others responsible for cleaning bronchoscopes, assists with supply ordering, and communicates equipment needs through appropriate channels. The specialist communicates practice changes and updates to bronchoscopy lab personnel and coordinates initial training, competency maintenance, and education requirements with the Respiratory Care Services Educator.
Requirements
- Meet Respiratory Therapist Level III or IV requirements.
- Hold current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- Hold current BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification.
- Hold current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
- Hold RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential.
Nice To Haves
- Additional RRT-ACCS credential preferred.
- Five years of bronchoscopy lab experience preferred.
- Familiarity with infection control regulatory guidelines preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies for outpatients and inpatients in the operating room, endoscopy lab, or at the bedside.
- Coordinate bronchoscopy-based pulmonary clinical research studies at SMHCS.
- Collect data for review by Bronchoscopy providers under the direction of the SMHCS Pulmonary Council.
- Serve as a technical expert between providers, the Pulmonary Council, the Respiratory Care Services Director, and patients.
- Lead the Bedside Bronchoscopy Team, including managing competencies and training.
- Assist with scheduling and communication among providers, endoscopy, and anesthesia.
- Maintain and manage bronchoscopy equipment.
- Oversee proper equipment cleaning and adherence to regulatory requirements for personnel responsible for cleaning bronchoscopes.
- Assist with ordering supplies and communicate equipment needs through appropriate channels.
- Communicate practice changes and updates to bronchoscopy lab personnel.
- Coordinate initial training, competency maintenance, and education requirements with the Respiratory Care Services Educator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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