Coordinator, Respiratory Care Clinical

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO

95d • $34 - $52

About The Position

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Respiratory Therapy Expert. We need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about providing top-notch patient care. As the Clinical Coordinator, you'll be the go-to expert in respiratory therapy for specific patient care areas, ensuring seamless continuity of care round the clock. Your role will involve not only clinical excellence but also coordination of educational initiatives, representing our Respiratory Therapy department at conferences, and spearheading quality improvement projects. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in respiratory care, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at MU Healthcare!

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical respiratory therapy, pulmonary function testing or PH-blood gas analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in health science.
• Additional license/certifications requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical interactions and provide continuity of clinical respiratory care 24 hours per day.
• Act as clinical expert for assigned area.
• Instruct other respiratory staff in use of specialized equipment or procedures for assigned area.
• Monitor research activities for specific area in order to ensure compliance with standards and data collection requirements.
• Initiate and Maintain Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance projects for the specific area.
• Represent Respiratory Therapy at patient care conferences.
• Assure multi-disciplinary interaction with nursing, medical staff and other Departments.
• Work independently to administer services via approved protocols and guidelines.
• Provide respiratory therapy activities including the following: collection and analysis of blood gas samples; oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration; mechanical ventilation; inhaled medication administration; airway clearance techniques; airway maintenance; pulmonary diagnostic testing and clinical monitoring.
• Act as member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.
• Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection control and safety standards.
• Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures.
• Perform PH-blood gas analysis.
• Setup, maintain and clean, PH-blood analyzers.
• Assure compliance with CAP/CLIA standards.
• Plan, develop, implementation, and assessment of orientation and continuing education for staff.
• Responsibilities include coordinating and providing new staff orientation; insuring staff are oriented to policies or technology before implementation; coordination of student rotations; and assisting with Department Quality Assurance.
• Serve as liaison between outside schools and hospital.
• Insure all items of contract are met by both school and hospital.
• Coordinate with other Hospital Departments on education needs.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree