Clinical Coordinator Respiratory Therapy

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator Respiratory Therapy coordinates respiratory competencies and ongoing education for unit-specific aspects of care in conjunction with the leadership team. The coordinator assists the Director of Respiratory Therapy with developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures, monitoring quality assessment and improvement activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The role also provides clinical expertise to staff, organizes training, evaluates supply and equipment needs, represents the department in interdepartmental meetings, and assists with staffing assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school for Respiratory Care recognized by the NBRC.
• Three years of leadership experience in Respiratory Care.
• At least five years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT or RPFT credential from the NBRC upon hire.
• Licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate respiratory competencies and ongoing education for unit-specific aspects of care with the leadership team.
• Assist the Director of Respiratory Therapy with developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assist with collecting, documenting, and reporting quality assessment and improvement data; extract relevant information from studies.
• Assist with monitoring blood gas analyzer compliance and operation, including CAPS accreditation.
• Organize and provide training for Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, and Physicians as needed.
• Assist in evaluating departmental supply needs to reduce unnecessary supplies and identify equipment that can improve patient care.
• Assist the Director of Respiratory Therapy with ongoing compliance monitoring for QRS, TJC, and federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a clinical resource expert to staff.
• Represent the department in interdepartmental meetings as needed.
• Assist the Director with staffing assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level