Clinical Specialist
About The Position
Performs routine and advance respiratory care procedures according to established standards in the blood gas laboratory, adult critical care units, children’s hospital transport, pediatric/neonatal critical care units, emergency department and/or general patient care areas of WVU Medicine. Develops and monitors practices and procedures in clinical specialty area. Adheres to the established performance expectations for WVU Medicine employees in the areas of people, service, performance improvement, and shared values and culture. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Respiratory Therapist Clinical ladder as defined within the job description.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed: MD: Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine PA: Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine WV: Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- STABLE
- Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Serve as key clinical resource for area of responsibility.
- Monitor and assure clinical competency of Respiratory Care personnel in clinical area of responsibility.
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Respiratory Care practices.
- Actively participate in achievement of goals and objectives of the Respiratory Care Department.
- Serve as a positive role model for Respiratory Care staff and other members of the healthcare team.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
- Actively participate in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
- Complete special projects to assist in attainment of the goals and objectives of the department and the Hospital.
- Provides mentorship to new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
