Clinical Respiratory Specialist, Cleveland

Advocate Health • Shelby, NC

2d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Clinical Respiratory Specialist independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and recommends plans of care and patient education. The specialist serves as a department liaison, shares relevant information with the multidisciplinary team, and helps coordinate and develop programs within the Respiratory Care Department. The role works independently across patient care areas and supports coworkers with patient care when possible.

The specialist documents therapies and outcomes in accordance with hospital, department, and regulatory requirements; communicates this information to appropriate healthcare team members; and uses the electronic medical record and its interface with Respiratory Care. The role follows departmental safety guidelines, completes regulatory requirements, and completes annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday schedule in Cleveland. The position is sign-on-bonus eligible. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state where the employee works.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certification as required by the facility or department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Two years of critical care experience in an acute care facility.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation skills.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Nice To Haves

• BSRT preferred.
• BA/BS degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and recommend plans of care and patient education.
• Serve as a department liaison and communicate pertinent information to the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with coordination and ongoing development of programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Document therapies and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate information to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
• Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.
• Follow departmental safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.
• Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree